The good and faithful servant set forth in a sermon preached at Hatfield Broad-Oake in Essex, August 2. the day before the funeral of Mr. John Warren, sometime minister of the gospel there. Now published with some small additions, and a brief account of his life and character. By Henry Lukin.
THE Good and Faithful Servant. Matthew 25.21. His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things:
THE Good and Faithful Servant. Matthew 25.21. His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things:
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AS it was said of the Woman that came with a Box of Ointment of Spikenard, to pour on the head of Jesus before his Death, She did what she could, she came aforehand to anoint his Body to the Burying;
AS it was said of the Woman that Come with a Box of Ointment of Spikenard, to pour on the head of jesus before his Death, She did what she could, she Come aforehand to anoint his Body to the Burying;
she took the best way that she could think of, to express her affection and respect to him, Mark 14. v. 8. So I am come aforehand, anticipating a little the Funeral of our dear Friend, to do what I can to improve so sad a Providence for the benefit of his surviving Friends,
she took the best Way that she could think of, to express her affection and respect to him, Mark 14. v. 8. So I am come aforehand, anticipating a little the Funeral of our dear Friend, to do what I can to improve so sad a Providence for the benefit of his surviving Friends,
so that there is not only an omission sometimes of the note of similitude (which doth frequently occur in Scripture) but the Protasis and Apodosis, as they are called, are confounded together,
so that there is not only an omission sometime of the note of similitude (which does frequently occur in Scripture) but the Protasis and Apodosis, as they Are called, Are confounded together,
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as a Jewel of Gold in a Swines snout: So John 3.8. He that is born of the Spirit, is not like the Wind, but in the business of Regeneration, the Spirit works freely, invisibly;
as a Jewel of Gold in a Swine snout: So John 3.8. He that is born of the Spirit, is not like the Wind, but in the business of Regeneration, the Spirit works freely, invisibly;
Sometimes that only which belongs to the Protasis or former part of the similitude is expressed without that in the latter part of the similitude which answers thereto, as Luke 12.35. Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning.
Sometime that only which belongs to the Protasis or former part of the similitude is expressed without that in the latter part of the similitude which answers thereto, as Lycia 12.35. Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning.
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So they should not only have their lights or lamps by them, but have them ready lighted, that they might not make their Masters stay when they knocked, till they were prepared to wait on them;
So they should not only have their lights or lamps by them, but have them ready lighted, that they might not make their Masters stay when they knocked, till they were prepared to wait on them;
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I have spent so many words on this thing, because it may be of use to us for the right understanding of this Parable, out of which the words of the Text are taken, wherein he instructs his Disciples how they thould carry themselves in his absence;
I have spent so many words on this thing, Because it may be of use to us for the right understanding of this Parable, out of which the words of the Text Are taken, wherein he instructs his Disciples how they thould carry themselves in his absence;
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as he that had been faithful in the administration of the Affairs of the Houshold, should be made Steward of all his Masters Estate, Mat. 24.47 In Luke it is, Have thou Authority over ten Cities;
as he that had been faithful in the administration of the Affairs of the Household, should be made Steward of all his Masters Estate, Mathew 24.47 In Lycia it is, Have thou authority over ten Cities;
and therein it is likely he alludes to the Honour wherewith Princes or Conquerours use to recompence the signal and eminent service of those that have acquitted themselves well under them, preferring them to the Govenment of some great Places or Cities,
and therein it is likely he alludes to the Honour wherewith Princes or Conquerors use to recompense the signal and eminent service of those that have acquitted themselves well under them, preferring them to the Government of Some great Places or Cities,
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4. As for those words, Enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord, if they be referred to the Protasis, they only signifie that he should enter upon or take possession of that honour or preferment which he should promote him to,
4. As for those words, Enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord, if they be referred to the Protasis, they only signify that he should enter upon or take possession of that honour or preferment which he should promote him to,
or delight to confer upon him, as Ahasuerus would know what should be done unto the man to whom the King delighted to honour, Est. 6.6. I come now to the spiritual meaning of this Parable, or that which is hereby signified.
or delight to confer upon him, as Ahasuerus would know what should be done unto the man to whom the King delighted to honour, Est. 6.6. I come now to the spiritual meaning of this Parable, or that which is hereby signified.
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Now it is agreed on by all that the scope of the Parable is to shew, That Christ being gone to Heaven, hath given variety of gifts to men, which they are to improve for him in his service for his glory, which he will require an account of when he comes to Judgment.
Now it is agreed on by all that the scope of the Parable is to show, That christ being gone to Heaven, hath given variety of Gifts to men, which they Are to improve for him in his service for his glory, which he will require an account of when he comes to Judgement.
Men have from this Parable learned to call them Talents in their ordinary speech, but in strictness they might as well have called them Pounds from the Parallel place in Luke, yet I dislike not the use of the word in this case,
Men have from this Parable learned to call them Talents in their ordinary speech, but in strictness they might as well have called them Pounds from the Parallel place in Lycia, yet I dislike not the use of the word in this case,
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or graces which are but gifts freely given, as they are called, 1 Pet. 4.10. whereby we are capable or qualified to do good to others or service to God.
or graces which Are but Gifts freely given, as they Are called, 1 Pet. 4.10. whereby we Are capable or qualified to do good to Others or service to God.
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yet shews in what sense it may be used, Retractat. Lib. 1. Cap. 1. ] yet by what I have said we may see under what general Heads we may reduce those various gifts which are committed to our trust;
yet shows in what sense it may be used, Retract. Lib. 1. Cap. 1. ] yet by what I have said we may see under what general Heads we may reduce those various Gifts which Are committed to our trust;
when Christ hath fulfilled his Mediatory Office, 1 Cor. 15.24, &c. But in the mean while all power in Heaven and Earth is committed to Christ, Matth. 18.16. for the good of his Church, Eph. 1.22. and in order to their Salvation, John 17.2.
when christ hath fulfilled his Mediatory Office, 1 Cor. 15.24, etc. But in the mean while all power in Heaven and Earth is committed to christ, Matthew 18.16. for the good of his Church, Ephesians 1.22. and in order to their Salvation, John 17.2.
and hence it is that one hath quickness of apprehension and presence of Mind, another solidity of Judgment, another a curious Fancy, another a strong Memory;
and hence it is that one hath quickness of apprehension and presence of Mind, Another solidity of Judgement, Another a curious Fancy, Another a strong Memory;
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So those that they call the Goods of Fortune are from God, who gives us all things richly to enjoy, 1 Tim. 6.17, &c. Both Riches and Honour come of him,
So those that they call the Goods of Fortune Are from God, who gives us all things richly to enjoy, 1 Tim. 6.17, etc. Both Riches and Honour come of him,
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and in his hand it is to make great and to give strength to all, 1 Chron. 29.12. It is God that gives us all things pertaining to life and godliness, 2 Pet. 1.3.
and in his hand it is to make great and to give strength to all, 1 Chronicles 29.12. It is God that gives us all things pertaining to life and godliness, 2 Pet. 1.3.
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So that we have nothing but what we have received, 1 Cor. 4.7. Seondly, We are but Stewards of these manifold gifts of God, 1 Peter 4.10. Those words of the Apostle may have respect both to what goeth before and what followeth after;
So that we have nothing but what we have received, 1 Cor. 4.7. Secondly, We Are but Stewards of these manifold Gifts of God, 1 Peter 4.10. Those words of the Apostle may have respect both to what Goes before and what follows After;
We are not only to Minister of our Substance with those good women, Luke 8.3. But of those spiritual gifts which we have received, as we have occasion and opportunity:
We Are not only to Minister of our Substance with those good women, Lycia 8.3. But of those spiritual Gifts which we have received, as we have occasion and opportunity:
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and there will a time come that we must be called to a reckoning, and have that Summons sent to us, Luke 16.2. Come give an account of your Stewardship, for you must be no longer Stewards.
and there will a time come that we must be called to a reckoning, and have that Summons sent to us, Lycia 16.2. Come give an account of your Stewardship, for you must be no longer Stewards.
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to one was given the word of Wisdom, to another the word of Knowledge, to another Faith, to another the gifts of Healing, to another working of miracles, to another Prophecy, 1 Cor. 12.8, 9, 10. So now, some have Health and Strength;
to one was given the word of Wisdom, to Another the word of Knowledge, to Another Faith, to Another the Gifts of Healing, to Another working of Miracles, to Another Prophecy, 1 Cor. 12.8, 9, 10. So now, Some have Health and Strength;
as Peter said, Silver and Gold have I none, but such as I have I give thee, Acts 3.6. Some now have Silver and Gold, tho' they have not the gift of Healing;
as Peter said, Silver and Gold have I none, but such as I have I give thee, Acts 3.6. some now have Silver and Gold, though they have not the gift of Healing;
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The Prophet was inquisitive what he should do for the Shunamite, and he would know whether she would be spoken for to the King or the Captain of the Host;
The Prophet was inquisitive what he should do for the Shunamite, and he would know whither she would be spoken for to the King or the Captain of the Host;
and he improved them, so that when the Ear heard him, it blessed him, and when the eye saw him, it gave witness to him, he delivered the poor that cried,
and he improved them, so that when the Ear herd him, it blessed him, and when the eye saw him, it gave witness to him, he Delivered the poor that cried,
or he was a guide to the ignorant, directing and counselling them in those things which they had not an insight into, Rom. 2.19. and supporting them when they were ready to fall, or to be cast down by others;
or he was a guide to the ignorant, directing and counseling them in those things which they had not an insight into, Rom. 2.19. and supporting them when they were ready to fallen, or to be cast down by Others;
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and plucked the spoil out of his teeth, Job 29.11, &c. that is, he rescued the prey from them, alluding to Dogs or ravenous Creatures that must sometimes have their teeth broken to prevent their doing mischief,
and plucked the spoil out of his teeth, Job 29.11, etc. that is, he rescued the prey from them, alluding to Dogs or ravenous Creatures that must sometime have their teeth broken to prevent their doing mischief,
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If God have given us knowledge, we may instruct others in our several Relations and Capacities; as Husbands, 1 Pet. 3.7. as Parents, Prov. 1.8.6.20. as Christian Friends instructing others in some things, who in other things may know more than our selves, Acts 18.23.
If God have given us knowledge, we may instruct Others in our several Relations and Capacities; as Husbands, 1 Pet. 3.7. as Parents, Curae 1.8.6.20. as Christian Friends instructing Others in Some things, who in other things may know more than our selves, Acts 18.23.
that God should shew us such favour, or what are our Services that he should approve of them? we must say as David in another case, 1. Chron. 29.14, 16. Of thine own have we given thee, all this Store cometh of thine hand, and is all thine own;
that God should show us such favour, or what Are our Services that he should approve of them? we must say as David in Another case, 1. Chronicles 29.14, 16. Of thine own have we given thee, all this Store comes of thine hand, and is all thine own;
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If God promise any favour to any Grace, or to any Person qualified therewith: As to those that fear him, Mal. 3.16. To those that love him, Rom. 8.28. He doth not therein show the reason of his bestowing such favours, but the order in which he be stows them:
If God promise any favour to any Grace, or to any Person qualified therewith: As to those that Fear him, Malachi 3.16. To those that love him, Rom. 8.28. He does not therein show the reason of his bestowing such favours, but the order in which he be stows them:
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And doubtless the scope of the Parable is to shew how liberally and bountifully God will recompence any Service which is done for him above our desert.
And doubtless the scope of the Parable is to show how liberally and bountifully God will recompense any Service which is done for him above our desert.
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An entrance shall be ministred to them abundantly, into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 2. Pet. 1.11. The Scriptures do not distinguish so critically as the Philosophers, who call sensual delights, Pleasures, and intellectual or Spiritual delight, Joy, for according to the Scripture there is in the presence of God, fulness of Joy and Pleasures for evermore, Psal. 16.11.
an Entrance shall be ministered to them abundantly, into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, 2. Pet. 1.11. The Scriptures do not distinguish so critically as the Philosophers, who call sensual delights, Pleasures, and intellectual or Spiritual delight, Joy, for according to the Scripture there is in the presence of God, fullness of Joy and Pleasures for evermore, Psalm 16.11.
Ahashuerus called in help to contrive what should be done to the man whom the King delighted to honour, Esth. 6.6. and the faithful Servants of Christ are such as God doth delight to honour;
Ahasuerus called in help to contrive what should be done to the man whom the King delighted to honour, Esth. 6.6. and the faithful Servants of christ Are such as God does delight to honour;
and the riches of his glorious Kingdom, and the honour of his excellent Majesty, and so gave them drink in Vessels of Gold diverse one from another (it is likely of different fashions) and royal Wine in abundance, Esth. 1.4, 7. So God will shew the riches of his Glory on the Vessels of mercy which he had afore prepared unto glory, Rom. 9.23. as he will shew the riches of his grace in his kindness towards us in Christ Jesus, Eph. 2.7.
and the riches of his glorious Kingdom, and the honour of his excellent Majesty, and so gave them drink in Vessels of Gold diverse one from Another (it is likely of different fashions) and royal Wine in abundance, Esth. 1.4, 7. So God will show the riches of his Glory on the Vessels of mercy which he had afore prepared unto glory, Rom. 9.23. as he will show the riches of his grace in his kindness towards us in christ jesus, Ephesians 2.7.
As it is said, Araunah gave as a King to David in respect of his bounty and munificence, 2 Sam. 24.23. so God will be a God to his People, 1 Chron. 17.24. Heb. 8.10. dealing as a God with them in magnificence and munificence;
As it is said, Araunah gave as a King to David in respect of his bounty and munificence, 2 Sam. 24.23. so God will be a God to his People, 1 Chronicles 17.24. Hebrew 8.10. dealing as a God with them in magnificence and munificence;
than the Husks which the Swine fed upon was to the Entertainment which the Prodigal had in his Father's house, there we shall have the most excellent Objects,
than the Husks which the Swine fed upon was to the Entertainment which the Prodigal had in his Father's house, there we shall have the most excellent Objects,
and we shall perfectly enjoy them, when our understandings are perfectly enlightened to know what is the Riches of the Glory of his Inheritance in the Saints, Eph. 1.18. and our affections perfectly renewed so as to follow hard after God, Ps. 63.8.
and we shall perfectly enjoy them, when our understandings Are perfectly enlightened to know what is the Riches of the Glory of his Inheritance in the Saints, Ephesians 1.18. and our affections perfectly renewed so as to follow hard After God, Ps. 63.8.
but Gaudium Dominus, the Lord our exceeding joy, Psal. 43.4. and there will not be only Glory prepared for us, but we shall be prepared for Glory, Rom. 9.23. we shall be made meet to be partakers of an Inheritance with the Saints in light, Col. 1.12.
but Gaudium Dominus, the Lord our exceeding joy, Psalm 43.4. and there will not be only Glory prepared for us, but we shall be prepared for Glory, Rom. 9.23. we shall be made meet to be partakers of an Inheritance with the Saints in Light, Col. 1.12.
There were two things which made Solomon a competent Judge of what was to be found in these Earthly things, His Riches, whereby he was able to purchase or procure the best of what this world could afford,
There were two things which made Solomon a competent Judge of what was to be found in these Earthly things, His Riches, whereby he was able to purchase or procure the best of what this world could afford,
and his Wisdom, whereby he was able both to draw out the quintessence or vertue of every thing and to make a Critical Judgment of it, Eccl. 2.1, — 9. So in Heaven there will be the most excellent Objects,
and his Wisdom, whereby he was able both to draw out the quintessence or virtue of every thing and to make a Critical Judgement of it, Ecclesiastes 2.1, — 9. So in Heaven there will be the most excellent Objects,
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that place, Hebr. 12.22, &c. did deserve a thousand thousand thoughts, there we shall see God as he is, 1 John 3.2. We shall be fit to be admitted into that general Assembly, and to joyn with them in that Divine service wherein they serve him day and night, Rev. 7.15. without saying, What a weariness is it, our hearts will be fixed to sing and give praise, Ps. 108.1. We strive sometimes to wind them up to make melody to the Lord, Col. 3.16. but as when a Lute or Viol is tuned, the pegs will loosen and the strings slacken and spoil the melody;
that place, Hebrew 12.22, etc. did deserve a thousand thousand thoughts, there we shall see God as he is, 1 John 3.2. We shall be fit to be admitted into that general Assembly, and to join with them in that Divine service wherein they serve him day and night, Rev. 7.15. without saying, What a weariness is it, our hearts will be fixed to sing and give praise, Ps. 108.1. We strive sometime to wind them up to make melody to the Lord, Col. 3.16. but as when a Lute or Violent is tuned, the pegs will loosen and the strings slacken and spoil the melody;
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Secondly, We may make some conjecture at this joy by the fore-tasts which we have of it here, where we walk by faith and not by sight, 2. Cor. 5. ver. 7. but tho' we see him not,
Secondly, We may make Some conjecture At this joy by the foretastes which we have of it Here, where we walk by faith and not by sighed, 2. Cor. 5. ver. 7. but though we see him not,
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yet believing we rejoyce (with joy unspeakable, and full of Glory, 1 Pet. 1.8. It is that which we cannot express, and is full of Glory, as that power whereby a Christian is strengthened to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness, enabling him to bear long affliction with joyfulness is a glorious power, Col. 1.11.
yet believing we rejoice (with joy unspeakable, and full of Glory, 1 Pet. 1.8. It is that which we cannot express, and is full of Glory, as that power whereby a Christian is strengthened to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness, enabling him to bear long affliction with joyfulness is a glorious power, Col. 1.11.
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If we may be filled with all joy and peace in believing, Rom. 15.13. what will it be to see, as we are seen? If these are such strong consolations that some drops of them will revive our languishing Spirits in the greatest afflictions, 2. Cor. chap. 8.2. what will it be to drink of the River of his pleasures, Psal. 36.8.
If we may be filled with all joy and peace in believing, Rom. 15.13. what will it be to see, as we Are seen? If these Are such strong consolations that Some drops of them will revive our languishing Spirits in the greatest afflictions, 2. Cor. chap. 8.2. what will it be to drink of the River of his pleasures, Psalm 36.8.
and he will not only come again and receive us to himself, that where he is we may be also, Joh. 14.3. that we may behold the Glory which the Father hath given him, but he gives the same Glory to them which the Father hath given him, Joh. 17.22.24.
and he will not only come again and receive us to himself, that where he is we may be also, John 14.3. that we may behold the Glory which the Father hath given him, but he gives the same Glory to them which the Father hath given him, John 17.22.24.
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but this continued only a little while, it is liketheir joy was allaid by the discourse about his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem, Lu. 9.31. but now this is already accomplished;
but this continued only a little while, it is liketheir joy was allayed by the discourse about his decease which he should accomplish At Jerusalem, Lu. 9.31. but now this is already accomplished;
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For the Application of this, let us observe and consider what we have received; formerly in the Apostles times, all were not Apostles, nor all Prohpers, nor all Teachers,
For the Application of this, let us observe and Consider what we have received; formerly in the Apostles times, all were not Apostles, nor all Prohpers, nor all Teachers,
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nor all workers of Miracles, all had not the Gift of healing, all did not sp••k with Tongues nor all Intepret, 1. Cor. Chap. 12.29, 30. So now all have not Riches, Power, Interest, Learning, Wisdom:
nor all workers of Miracles, all had not the Gift of healing, all did not sp••k with Tongues nor all Interpret, 1. Cor. Chap. 12.29, 30. So now all have not Riches, Power, Interest, Learning, Wisdom:
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and in all manner of Workmanship, to devisecunning works, to work in Gold, Silver and Brass, Exod. Chap. 31.2, 3. But the Women also that were wise hearted did Spin with their hands,
and in all manner of Workmanship, to devisecunning works, to work in Gold, Silver and Brass, Exod Chap. 31.2, 3. But the Women also that were wise hearted did Spin with their hands,
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but Aquilla and Priscilla, Tent makers, were his helpers in Christ Jesus, Rom. 16 3. and there were Women which laboured with him in the Gospel, Phil. c. 4. v. 3, not by Preaching,
but Aquilla and Priscilla, Tent makers, were his helpers in christ jesus, Rom. 16 3. and there were Women which laboured with him in the Gospel, Philip c. 4. v. 3, not by Preaching,
but by Teaching good things to younger persons, Titus 2.3. to their Children, which is a great help to Ministers, and such as are more fit to hear the Word with profit (as Petty Schools fit Children for Grammar Schools) so they may relieve, encourage, protect such as are capable of doing other service, 1 Tim. 5.10. Rom. 16.4.
but by Teaching good things to younger Persons, Titus 2.3. to their Children, which is a great help to Ministers, and such as Are more fit to hear the Word with profit (as Petty Schools fit Children for Grammar Schools) so they may relieve, encourage, Pact such as Are capable of doing other service, 1 Tim. 5.10. Rom. 16.4.
if they had not others to help with them: As the liberal man devises liberal things, Isa. 32.8. so we should devise and cast about what we may do any way, or in any capacity for the furtherance of the work of Christ:
if they had not Others to help with them: As the liberal man devises liberal things, Isaiah 32.8. so we should devise and cast about what we may do any Way, or in any capacity for the furtherance of the work of christ:
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We should not only honour the Lord with our substance, Prov. 3.9. but we should say in truth to him, what is ordinarily said in complement to others, that all that we have is at his service;
We should not only honour the Lord with our substance, Curae 3.9. but we should say in truth to him, what is ordinarily said in compliment to Others, that all that we have is At his service;
and I do not account it much to a man's praise, to have it said of him, that he is a Man of unknown worth. It is true, sometimes as folly is set in great dignity,
and I do not account it much to a Man's praise, to have it said of him, that he is a Man of unknown worth. It is true, sometime as folly is Set in great dignity,
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so the Rich sit in low place, Eccles. 10.6. Where the opposition teaches us to understand it of those that are Rich in Virtue, Wisdom, Noble Endowments;
so the Rich fit in low place, Eccles. 10.6. Where the opposition Teaches us to understand it of those that Are Rich in Virtue, Wisdom, Noble Endowments;
as Gehazi that would get something by the Cure which was wrought on Naaman, 2 Kings 5.20. We must take heed of thinking the service lost that we do for God, wherein we do not pocket up some applause or praise for our selves.
as Gehazi that would get something by the Cure which was wrought on Naaman, 2 Kings 5.20. We must take heed of thinking the service lost that we do for God, wherein we do not pocket up Some applause or praise for our selves.
Remember the Leprosie that cleaved to Gehazi, and the end of Herod that gave not glory to God, Acts 12.23. Those that Minister must do it, as of the Ability which God gives them, that God in all things may be glorified, 1 Pet. 4.11. We must not do as Israel that trusted in her beauty, and plaid the Harlot because of her renown;
remember the Leprosy that cleaved to Gehazi, and the end of Herod that gave not glory to God, Acts 12.23. Those that Minister must do it, as of the Ability which God gives them, that God in all things may be glorified, 1 Pet. 4.11. We must not do as Israel that trusted in her beauty, and played the Harlot Because of her renown;
there is a good sense of that, scire tuum nihil est nisi te scire hoc sciat alter, what thou knowest is nothing unless others know that thou knowest it,
there is a good sense of that, Scire tuum nihil est nisi te Scire hoc sciat altar, what thou Knowest is nothing unless Others know that thou Knowest it,
for we have not received it for our selves, as the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal, 1 Cor. 12.7. and as the rust of silver and gold will be a witness against those that have treasured it up, James 5.3.
for we have not received it for our selves, as the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal, 1 Cor. 12.7. and as the rust of silver and gold will be a witness against those that have treasured it up, James 5.3.
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If God give a man Riches, and he make use of them to oppress the poor, Jam. 2.6. or to make provision for the Flesh to fill the lusts thereof, Rom 13.14. spending it on Pride or Voluptuousness:
If God give a man Riches, and he make use of them to oppress the poor, Jam. 2.6. or to make provision for the Flesh to fill the Lustiest thereof, Rom 13.14. spending it on Pride or Voluptuousness:
This is like taking the Corn and Wine, and Oyl, and Silver, and Gold, which God had given to Israel, and preparing it for Baal an abominable Idol, Hosea 2.8.
This is like taking the Corn and Wine, and Oil, and Silver, and Gold, which God had given to Israel, and preparing it for Baal an abominable Idol, Hosea 2.8.
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In this case there is not only lucrum cessans, but damnum emergens, not only a loss of what night have been gained by a good improvement of what men are trusted with,
In this case there is not only lucrum cessans, but damnum emergens, not only a loss of what night have been gained by a good improvement of what men Are trusted with,
Or, as if a man should be at charge to bring up his Son in the study of the Law, that he might get an Estate and be a support and ornament to his Family,
Or, as if a man should be At charge to bring up his Son in the study of the Law, that he might get an Estate and be a support and ornament to his Family,
and when he hath attained some skill in the Law, instead of getting an Estate thereby, should use it only to winde himself into his Fathers Estate and cheat him of it.
and when he hath attained Some skill in the Law, instead of getting an Estate thereby, should use it only to wind himself into his Father's Estate and cheat him of it.
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Rules are made more plain by Examples, therefore I shall to illustrate what I have spoken, give an instance of a good and faithful Servant in him, whose death hath given occasion of the foregoing discourse:
Rules Are made more plain by Examples, Therefore I shall to illustrate what I have spoken, give an instance of a good and faithful Servant in him, whose death hath given occasion of the foregoing discourse:
God who presides over our forming in the womb (as I have already shewed) gave him NONLATINALPHABET, Temperamenti, NONLATINALPHABET, ingenij, a good Crasis or constitution of body,
God who presides over our forming in the womb (as I have already showed) gave him, Temperamenti,, ingenij, a good Crasis or constitution of body,
and it will be found as soon as any of his labours are made publique, (which an excess of modesty hath hitherto kept from the view of the world) that they do Demorsos sapere ungues, according to the advice of the Poet, saepe stylum vertas iterum quae digna legi sint Scripturus, well weighing and considering what ever proceeded from him;
and it will be found as soon as any of his labours Are made public, (which an excess of modesty hath hitherto kept from the view of the world) that they do Demorsos Sapere ungues, according to the Advice of the Poet, saepe stylum vertas iterum Quae Digna Legi sint Scripturus, well weighing and considering what ever proceeded from him;
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While young, he was not only a Titular but real Master of Arts; when Mr. Vines (a competent Judge of mens abilities) heard him preach, he said, He looked like a Boy, but spake like a Man:
While young, he was not only a Titular but real Master of Arts; when Mr. Vines (a competent Judge of men's abilities) herd him preach, he said, He looked like a Boy, but spoke like a Man:
but meeting occasionally with Sir Thomas Barrington, he was so pleased with his Converse, that he prevailed with him to go to Hatfield in the begnning of forty three;
but meeting occasionally with Sir Thomas Barrington, he was so pleased with his Converse, that he prevailed with him to go to Hatfield in the begnning of forty three;
their Lecturer being newly dead, whom he succeeded in that place, when he was but in the two and twentieth year of his age, being born on September 29th one thousand six hundred twenty one.
their Lecturer being newly dead, whom he succeeded in that place, when he was but in the two and twentieth year of his age, being born on September 29th one thousand six hundred twenty one.
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There he continued till he was forced away, and though he had invitations to several more publique places, where he might have had far greater worldly advantage, I heard him say above fifty years ago, that he would not leave Hatfield - Christians for any place in England; There being then many Eminent Christians, most of which are long since admitted into the General Assembly amongst he Spirits of just men made perfect, whither he is now gone to them.
There he continued till he was forced away, and though he had invitations to several more public places, where he might have had Far greater worldly advantage, I herd him say above fifty Years ago, that he would not leave Hatfield - Christians for any place in England; There being then many Eminent Christians, most of which Are long since admitted into the General Assembly among he Spirits of just men made perfect, whither he is now gone to them.
but after some time the Minister of the place having another Living in Norfolk, was obliged to reside there and quit Hatfield, and then the whole work did devolve upon Mr. Warten; So that he preached constantly three times a week at home,
but After Some time the Minister of the place having Another Living in Norfolk, was obliged to reside there and quit Hatfield, and then the Whole work did devolve upon Mr. Warten; So that he preached constantly three times a Week At home,
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Yet his frequent Preaching did not make him slight therein, his Lecture was frequented by many of the Neighbouring Ministers, his Sermons were chiefly designed and accommodated to the use of serious experienced Christians, of which there were many then;
Yet his frequent Preaching did not make him slight therein, his Lecture was frequented by many of the Neighbouring Ministers, his Sermons were chiefly designed and accommodated to the use of serious experienced Christians, of which there were many then;
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but then it doth most good in Sermons when Ministers make use of it to insinuate or work things so into the affections of their hearers, that they may e're they are aware be made as the Charets of Aminadab, Cant. 6.12. or come upon them with that power and evidence of Truth, that they may not be able to withstand the wisdom and spirit wherewith they speak, Acts 6.10.
but then it does most good in Sermons when Ministers make use of it to insinuate or work things so into the affections of their hearers, that they may ever they Are aware be made as the Charets of Aminadab, Cant 6.12. or come upon them with that power and evidence of Truth, that they may not be able to withstand the Wisdom and Spirit wherewith they speak, Acts 6.10.
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wherein he did not huddle over the duties of the day in compliance with the weakness of those that say of such days as the Jews of their new Moons and Sabbaths,
wherein he did not huddle over the duties of the day in compliance with the weakness of those that say of such days as the jews of their new Moons and Sabbaths,
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And besides these his assistants was frequently desired in days of Solemn prayer and humiliation, on particular occasions, he being an Israelite indeed, not only as without guile,
And beside these his assistants was frequently desired in days of Solemn prayer and humiliation, on particular occasions, he being an Israelite indeed, not only as without guile,
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yea happy is that Nation, that hath an Hugh Kennedy; and adds (what I may truly say concerning Mr. Warren I have my self certainly found the Answers of his prayers from the Lord in my behalf.
yea happy is that nation, that hath an Hugh Kennedy; and adds (what I may truly say Concerning Mr. Warren I have my self Certainly found the Answers of his Prayers from the Lord in my behalf.
And besides all this, there was a monthly Meeting of some Ministers, which he was the first promoter of, that continued many years, wherein there were Disputations and Latine Sermons, wherein I have oft heard Positions,
And beside all this, there was a monthly Meeting of Some Ministers, which he was the First promoter of, that continued many Years, wherein there were Disputations and Latin Sermons, wherein I have oft herd Positions,
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All these things required much study, which he had need be a good Husband to find time for, amidst so much business, especially considering how much Acquaintance and Company he had;
All these things required much study, which he had need be a good Husband to find time for, amid so much business, especially considering how much Acquaintance and Company he had;
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And further (as was observed of Mr. Joseph Mede, that profound Scholar, that he seemed most delighted with those Studies which might strain the sinews of his Brain,
And further (as was observed of Mr. Joseph Mede, that profound Scholar, that he seemed most delighted with those Studies which might strain the sinews of his Brain,
and therefore did set upon the most difficult places of Scripture so.) Mr. Warren did Preach long upon the Song of Solomon, and the Revelation. As that pious learned judicious Man Mr. Durham in Scotland likewise did,
and Therefore did Set upon the most difficult places of Scripture so.) Mr. Warren did Preach long upon the Song of Solomon, and the Revelation. As that pious learned judicious Man Mr. Durham in Scotland likewise did,
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though Mr. Warren did not undertake to determine any thing upon the Prophetical part of the Revelation. I know those are charged with arrogance and over-weening, that will attempt to explain such difficult places of Scripture;
though Mr. Warren did not undertake to determine any thing upon the Prophetical part of the Revelation. I know those Are charged with arrogance and overweening, that will attempt to explain such difficult places of Scripture;
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yet there is a blessing promised to him that reads, and to him that hears the words of the Revelation, Chap. 1.3. There are many things therein that must be kept, and therefore understood;
yet there is a blessing promised to him that reads, and to him that hears the words of the Revelation, Chap. 1.3. There Are many things therein that must be kept, and Therefore understood;
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As a learned Man saith of Mr. Durham 's Lectures on the Revelation, that divers of the most obscure Texts of that Book, which he understood little of at the beginning of his Lecture,
As a learned Man Says of Mr. Durham is Lectures on the Revelation, that diverse of the most Obscure Texts of that Book, which he understood little of At the beginning of his Lecture,
And when there was once a suspicion suggested (where there were many persons of Quality together) that some of the Non-Conformists might be Jesuits, (too great an honour to that Order,
And when there was once a suspicion suggested (where there were many Persons of Quality together) that Some of the nonconformists might be Jesuits, (too great an honour to that Order,
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as if, though Learning do not die with them, yet it brings Learned Men, whom others are not on all accounts satisfied with, under a suspicion that they belong to them) one in the Company replied, that the fittest person that he knew to make a Jesuit, was Mr. Warren, not that he had any such suspicion of him,
as if, though Learning do not die with them, yet it brings Learned Men, whom Others Are not on all accounts satisfied with, under a suspicion that they belong to them) one in the Company replied, that the Fittest person that he knew to make a Jesuit, was Mr. Warren, not that he had any such suspicion of him,
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But he accounted him a Person of such quickness and acumen, which he gave an instance of in his so baffling a Doctor in his hearing, which was known to some of the Company.
But he accounted him a Person of such quickness and acumen, which he gave an instance of in his so baffling a Doctor in his hearing, which was known to Some of the Company.
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There are some living who can still remember, that about fifty years agoe there was a person of competent Learning (as appears by a Visitation Sermon, long since printed) but of greater confidence, that Preached a Lecture at a place in this County, wherein he took upon him to maintain Ʋniversal Redemption, and still after his Sermon he made a general challenge,
There Are Some living who can still Remember, that about fifty Years ago there was a person of competent Learning (as appears by a Visitation Sermon, long since printed) but of greater confidence, that Preached a Lecture At a place in this County, wherein he took upon him to maintain Ʋniversal Redemption, and still After his Sermon he made a general challenge,
as Goliah did to the Host of Israel, Give me a man that we may fight together, 1 Sam. 17.10. He was ready to dispute with any that should question what he had preached.
as Goliath did to the Host of Israel, Give me a man that we may fight together, 1 Sam. 17.10. He was ready to dispute with any that should question what he had preached.
Now there was a weekly Lecture not far off, where several Ministers met, and upon consulting together, they thought it fit for them to accept of his challenge,
Now there was a weekly Lecture not Far off, where several Ministers met, and upon consulting together, they Thought it fit for them to accept of his challenge,
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lest by their silence they should seem to consent to his Doctrine, or at least that (as the Host of Israel was dismaid and greatly afraid at the words of Goliath so) they were afraid to encounter him;
lest by their silence they should seem to consent to his Doctrine, or At least that (as the Host of Israel was dismayed and greatly afraid At the words of Goliath so) they were afraid to encounter him;
Whether he thought in his Conscience that the interpretation which he gave of those places of Scripture which he had alledged for the proof of his Doctrine, was the true sense of them;
Whither he Thought in his Conscience that the Interpretation which he gave of those places of Scripture which he had alleged for the proof of his Doctrine, was the true sense of them;
Indeed Mr. Warren did in some sense acknowlede a general Redemption, yet not that conditional Redemption, which is contended for by so many Learned men;
Indeed Mr. Warren did in Some sense acknowledge a general Redemption, yet not that conditional Redemption, which is contended for by so many Learned men;
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but to be head over all things to his Church, or for their good, Eph. 1.22. and whereby he had power over all flesh that he might give eternal life to as many as the Father had given him, Joh. 17.2. Amyrald who was a great Abbetor of this new Hypothesis of Redemption might (I think) say of it as he once did of the new Philosophy:
but to be head over all things to his Church, or for their good, Ephesians 1.22. and whereby he had power over all Flesh that he might give Eternal life to as many as the Father had given him, John 17.2. Amiral who was a great Abbetor of this new Hypothesis of Redemption might (I think) say of it as he once did of the new Philosophy:
Amyrald after he had heard their several exceptions on one side and the other, crys out, difficulte pour difficulte, le vicil vaut autant que le nouveau;
Amiral After he had herd their several exceptions on one side and the other, cries out, difficult pour difficult, le vicil vault autant que le nouveau;
Some suppose that the four Beasts mentioned, Rev. 4.7. are Emblems of the Ministers of the Church; that Zeal and Courage; that Patience and Industriousness;
some suppose that the four Beasts mentioned, Rev. 4.7. Are Emblems of the Ministers of the Church; that Zeal and Courage; that Patience and Industriousness;
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that insight into the Mysteries of the Gospel that should be in Ministers, and which are in them in different degrees, some excelling more in one, some in another.
that insight into the Mysteres of the Gospel that should be in Ministers, and which Are in them in different Degrees, Some excelling more in one, Some in Another.
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Mr. Warren did not want Courage and Patience under Affliction, suffering joyfully the spoiling of his goods, (and of his industriousness I have already spoken) but he was Eminent in prudence,
Mr. Warren did not want Courage and Patience under Affliction, suffering joyfully the spoiling of his goods, (and of his industriousness I have already spoken) but he was Eminent in prudence,
even about worldly things, though he minded them so little that he might seem to some to be a meer Scholar: But he was none of the Philosophers which the Greek Comaedian complains of that were wise in words only,
even about worldly things, though he minded them so little that he might seem to Some to be a mere Scholar: But he was none of the Philosophers which the Greek Comedian complains of that were wise in words only,
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for managing affairs he was so fitted, that a Considerable Congregation of Christians of a different persuasion from him, would have chosen him to be a Teacher in their Congregation, that they might have the benefit of his preaching and of his prudence in managing the affairs of their Church, desiring there might be a mutual forbearance between them in such things wherein they could not be of one mind.
for managing affairs he was so fitted, that a Considerable Congregation of Christians of a different persuasion from him, would have chosen him to be a Teacher in their Congregation, that they might have the benefit of his preaching and of his prudence in managing the affairs of their Church, desiring there might be a mutual forbearance between them in such things wherein they could not be of one mind.
And his writings (something of which is now come out of the Press, and more may I hope ere long) are such whereby (that I may borrow the Apostles words, Eph. 3.4.) when ye Read, ye may understand his knowledge in the mystery of Christ.
And his writings (something of which is now come out of the Press, and more may I hope ere long) Are such whereby (that I may borrow the Apostles words, Ephesians 3.4.) when you Read, you may understand his knowledge in the mystery of christ.
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yet would not jurare in verba magistri, or (in our Saviours sense, Matt. 23.9.) call any man Father on earth, resigning up himself to him by an implicit faith.
yet would not jurare in verba magistri, or (in our Saviors sense, Matt. 23.9.) call any man Father on earth, resigning up himself to him by an implicit faith.
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Mr. Baxter was his antient friend, and they lived together in the same house, when Mr. Baxter preached at Bridgworth, yet when he put forth his Aphorisms, Mr. W. being dissatisfied with some things therein, was his ingenious friend that he speaks of in the postscript to his book of Infant-Baptism, and names in his Catholick Theology, who attempted something at first, which we do not meet with indeed in his Polimical writings,
Mr. Baxter was his ancient friend, and they lived together in the same house, when Mr. Baxter preached At Bridgworth, yet when he put forth his Aphorisms, Mr. W. being dissatisfied with Some things therein, was his ingenious friend that he speaks of in the postscript to his book of Infant baptism, and names in his Catholic Theology, who attempted something At First, which we do not meet with indeed in his Polimical writings,
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To draw toward a Conclusion, he was a shining and burning light, and might give that for his Motto, Lucendo pereo. He wasted with giving light to others.
To draw towards a Conclusion, he was a shining and burning Light, and might give that for his Motto, Lucendo pereo. He wasted with giving Light to Others.
His strength failed him for sometime before he died, so that he was carried to the Pulpit constantly (as his Predecessor likewise at Hatfield was) what a difference is there betwixt looking on a Body worn out in the service of mens lusts,
His strength failed him for sometime before he died, so that he was carried to the Pulpit constantly (as his Predecessor likewise At Hatfield was) what a difference is there betwixt looking on a Body worn out in the service of men's Lustiest,
and mourning at last when their body and flesh are consumed, and saying, how have I hated instruction! Prov. 5.11. and looking upon a poor decayed body worn out in the service of Christ.
and mourning At last when their body and Flesh Are consumed, and saying, how have I hated instruction! Curae 5.11. and looking upon a poor decayed body worn out in the service of christ.
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Many years agoe when he was near to death thro' a sore sickness, and understood that (as it is said of Peter, Acts 12.5.) Instant and Earnest prayer was made of the Church unto God for him;
Many Years ago when he was near to death through a soar sickness, and understood that (as it is said of Peter, Acts 12.5.) Instant and Earnest prayer was made of the Church unto God for him;
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how great lamentation would have been made over him? for the loss of his publick labours which had so oft been so great a comfort and refreshment to them,
how great lamentation would have been made over him? for the loss of his public labours which had so oft been so great a Comfort and refreshment to them,
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I may without vanity speak it, for when above forty years ago he seemed to himself and others to be leaving the world, he was speaking to his nearest Relation which was with him, of several of his friends,
I may without vanity speak it, for when above forty Years ago he seemed to himself and Others to be leaving the world, he was speaking to his nearest Relation which was with him, of several of his Friends,
and when he spake of me, brake off abruptly only with these words, I loved him. Sir Fuk Grevil (afterwards Lord Brook ) desired when he dyed that he might have inscribed on his Grave, Here lies a Friend of Sir Philip Sidney;
and when he spoke of me, brake off abruptly only with these words, I loved him. Sir Fuk Grevil (afterwards Lord Brook) desired when he died that he might have inscribed on his Grave, Here lies a Friend of Sir Philip Sidney;
And if I might have my choice (as Elisha had at the translation of Elijah, 2 Kings 2.9.) it should be that a double measure of the Spirit of Mr. Warren might be upon me.
And if I might have my choice (as Elisha had At the Translation of Elijah, 2 Kings 2.9.) it should be that a double measure of the Spirit of Mr. Warren might be upon me.
How great a measure had he of that wisdom that is from above? which is pure, peaceable, gentle, easie to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without Hypocrisie, James 3.17. (if I may speak impartially and unfeignedly) I never knew any in whom these things were more plainly exemplified than in him.
How great a measure had he of that Wisdom that is from above? which is pure, peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without Hypocrisy, James 3.17. (if I may speak impartially and unfeignedly) I never knew any in whom these things were more plainly exemplified than in him.
how able to advise them? how ready to pity them, sympathize with them, and pray for them? Those only know that were acquainted with him, who lament the want of him.
how able to Advice them? how ready to pity them, sympathise with them, and pray for them? Those only know that were acquainted with him, who lament the want of him.
for we pray that both our selves and others, whom we pray for, may find Mercy and obtain Grace to help in time of need, that an answer may be given in (not presently but) as the matter requires,
for we pray that both our selves and Others, whom we pray for, may find Mercy and obtain Grace to help in time of need, that an answer may be given in (not presently but) as the matter requires,
Therefore tho' Abraham did not obtain an answer when he prayed, God remembred him soon enough to deliver Lot, which seems to be the chief thing he aimed at in his prayers, Gen. 19.29.
Therefore though Abraham did not obtain an answer when he prayed, God remembered him soon enough to deliver Lot, which seems to be the chief thing he aimed At in his Prayers, Gen. 19.29.
and who have fully known his Doctrine, manner of Life, Purpose, Faith, Long-suffering, Charity, Patience, 2 Tim. 3.10. and are witnesses how holily, and justly, and unblameably he behaved himself among them, 1 Thes. 2.10.
and who have Fully known his Doctrine, manner of Life, Purpose, Faith, Long-suffering, Charity, Patience, 2 Tim. 3.10. and Are Witnesses how holily, and justly, and unblamably he behaved himself among them, 1 Thebes 2.10.
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so let them endeavour to have these things always in Remembrance after his decease, which he was not negligent when living to put them in mind of, 2 Peter 1.12, &c. And which others have taken care (by publishing some of them) that they may be kept in their minds,
so let them endeavour to have these things always in Remembrance After his decease, which he was not negligent when living to put them in mind of, 2 Peter 1.12, etc. And which Others have taken care (by publishing Some of them) that they may be kept in their minds,
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For he taught by his life as well as by his Doctrine, according to the charge which Nazianzen gives to Ministers, not to teach at all except they teach by their Conversation. FINIS.
For he taught by his life as well as by his Doctrine, according to the charge which Nazianzen gives to Ministers, not to teach At all except they teach by their Conversation. FINIS.
