The last judgment, or, A discourse shewing the reasonableness of the belief of such a thing deliver'd in a sermon, at the assizes held for the county of Denbigh, on the 18th of April, anno 1682 / by John Oliver ...
And I know no time so proper to mind you of that General Assize, in which all men shall be summon'd to give Account of their doings as the present occasion.
And I know no time so proper to mind you of that General Assize, in which all men shall be summoned to give Account of their doings as the present occasion.
so nothing can more immediately conduce to regulate the particular Actions of this, than a firm Belief, that whatever passes from us here, will be entred into the most lasting and unalterable Registers, be laid up among the Archieves of Heaven,
so nothing can more immediately conduce to regulate the particular Actions of this, than a firm Belief, that whatever passes from us Here, will be entered into the most lasting and unalterable Registers, be laid up among the Archives of Heaven,
In my Defence of this great Principle, I shall endeavour to make out these 3 things. 1. That the belief of a Judgment to come is suitable to those common Notions which are imprinted on our minds:
In my Defence of this great Principle, I shall endeavour to make out these 3 things. 1. That the belief of a Judgement to come is suitable to those Common Notions which Are imprinted on our minds:
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And that every sober Person by reflecting on his own frame, must unavoidably fall under this perswasion. 2. That the Belief of a Judgment to come, is agreeable to that Notion men have concerning the Being and Providence of a God. 3. That this Doctrine is infinitely certain upon the grounds of Scripture,
And that every Sobrium Person by reflecting on his own frame, must avoidable fallen under this persuasion. 2. That the Belief of a Judgement to come, is agreeable to that Notion men have Concerning the Being and Providence of a God. 3. That this Doctrine is infinitely certain upon the grounds of Scripture,
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We cann't imagine, that the great Author of our Being should leave any Impressions upon man, the most excellent piece of his workmanship here below, which should stand for a Cypher:
We canned imagine, that the great Author of our Being should leave any Impressions upon man, the most excellent piece of his workmanship Here below, which should stand for a Cypher:
And if these Principles can proceed from nothing else but the Finger of the Almighty, this will be one fair Evidence, that such a thing must certainly be.
And if these Principles can proceed from nothing Else but the Finger of the Almighty, this will be one fair Evidence, that such a thing must Certainly be.
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And that there are such Principles stamp'd upon our minds, as will naturally enforce the Belief of another Judgment, is plain from the universal Consent of men in all times and places about it.
And that there Are such Principles stamped upon our minds, as will naturally enforce the Belief of Another Judgement, is plain from the universal Consent of men in all times and places about it.
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They tell us, that when good men have pass'd their Tryals, they are immediately convey'd into some Paradysial place, some flowry Fields and Gardens, always flourishing and delightful, where they meet with such innocent enjoyments,
They tell us, that when good men have passed their Trials, they Are immediately conveyed into Some Paradysial place, Some flowery Fields and Gardens, always flourishing and delightful, where they meet with such innocent enjoyments,
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Which (by the way) is a secret reflection on the loose pretender to Christianity, who resolves to spend all his dayes in riot and excess, in filthiness and debauchery,
Which (by the Way) is a secret reflection on the lose pretender to Christianity, who resolves to spend all his days in riot and excess, in filthiness and debauchery,
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If it be said, that there is no such universal consent as is here pretended, because some few Persons Atheistically inclin'd, have now and then disown'd the Opinion;
If it be said, that there is no such universal consent as is Here pretended, Because Some few Persons Atheistically inclined, have now and then disowned the Opinion;
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That the impurity of their Lives has sullied their Reasons, and debauch'd their understandings, and rendred them as uncapable of judging what belongs to the humane Nature,
That the impurity of their Lives has sullied their Reasons, and debauched their understandings, and rendered them as uncapable of judging what belongs to the humane Nature,
But now to what Cause shall we assign this universal Agreement? How comes it about, that the most distant People of the World, that live under different Models of Government, and distinct Rites of Worship;
But now to what Cause shall we assign this universal Agreement? How comes it about, that the most distant People of the World, that live under different Models of Government, and distinct Rites of Worship;
that have peculiar Customs and Manners, and Inclinations, should all joyn in this, that there is an Account to be given in another World, of all our Actions done in this? Besides,
that have peculiar Customs and Manners, and Inclinations, should all join in this, that there is an Account to be given in Another World, of all our Actions done in this? Beside,
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and the many attempts which have been made to alter this by a sort of men, that would confound the Distinction betwixt Vertue and Vice here, that there might be no such thing as either Heaven or Hell hereafter? We see daily, that other Opinions rise and fall, according as the grounds they are built upon appear stronger or weaker;
and the many attempts which have been made to altar this by a sort of men, that would confound the Distinction betwixt Virtue and Vice Here, that there might be no such thing as either Heaven or Hell hereafter? We see daily, that other Opinions rise and fallen, according as the grounds they Are built upon appear Stronger or Weaker;
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I am easily induc'd to think, that as the main Body of the Heathen Theology, was but the old Traditional Religion corrupted by a long and tedious descent, (as all things are apt to lose of their native Purity the farther they go) so this Account of a future Judgment amongst the Heathens might be a branch of it, mixt with the fancies and inventions of men, till the first Patriarchal Creed became a meer Poetical Story.
I am Easily induced to think, that as the main Body of the Heathen Theology, was but the old Traditional Religion corrupted by a long and tedious descent, (as all things Are apt to loose of their native Purity the farther they go) so this Account of a future Judgement among the heathens might be a branch of it, mixed with the fancies and Inventions of men, till the First Patriarchal Creed became a mere Poetical Story.
and prevail so generally, were there not some more early impression left upon us, to make room in our understandings for it, some natural notions, that amidst all vicissitudes of the World would be sure to uphold the truth of it:
and prevail so generally, were there not Some more early impression left upon us, to make room in our understandings for it, Some natural notions, that amid all vicissitudes of the World would be sure to uphold the truth of it:
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I instance in these three. 1. That apprehension which all men have concerning good and evil. 2. That secret joy which good men find upon the doing any vertuous act:
I instance in these three. 1. That apprehension which all men have Concerning good and evil. 2. That secret joy which good men find upon the doing any virtuous act:
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And that confidence they have when they suffer upon the score of Piety and Religion. 3. Those horrible Fears and Confusions, which bad men find upon the doing an ill act.
And that confidence they have when they suffer upon the score of Piety and Religion. 3. Those horrible Fears and Confusions, which bad men find upon the doing an ill act.
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That some actions are Vertuous and Honourable, and the contrary base and vitious, and that Antecedently to any humane Law or positive Custom for the making them so, is the common voice of mankind:
That Some actions Are Virtuous and Honourable, and the contrary base and vicious, and that Antecedently to any humane Law or positive Custom for the making them so, is the Common voice of mankind:
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To be innocent in our Conversations, grateful to our Benefactors, upright in our Dealings, true to our Vows and Promises, Oaths and Contracts, these are such things,
To be innocent in our Conversations, grateful to our Benefactors, upright in our Dealings, true to our Vows and Promises, Oaths and Contracts, these Are such things,
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And on the other hand the opposite Vices are so deform'd and ugly, that should all the Law-givers on earth conspire to change the Scene, to make Vertue Vice,
And on the other hand the opposite Vices Are so deformed and ugly, that should all the Lawgivers on earth conspire to change the Scene, to make Virtue Vice,
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and Evil Good, the undertaking would be as strange as unsuccesful: Such attempts could never obtain their end, unless they could mould the man over again,
and Evil Good, the undertaking would be as strange as unsuccesful: Such attempts could never obtain their end, unless they could mould the man over again,
And though men are so far willing to comply with their temporal Interests, as to contradict in the Practick, what they are content to own in the Speculative;
And though men Are so Far willing to comply with their temporal Interests, as to contradict in the Practic, what they Are content to own in the Speculative;
but engraven on the Heart and Conscience of man, agreeable to St. Paul 's Character of the Gentiles, which having not the Law, are a Law to themselves, and do shew the work of the Law written in their Hearts, their Consciences also bearing Witness,
but engraven on the Heart and Conscience of man, agreeable to Saint Paul is Character of the Gentiles, which having not the Law, Are a Law to themselves, and do show the work of the Law written in their Hearts, their Consciences also bearing Witness,
And if these Rewards and Punishments are not immediately dispens'd (as I shall after shew) there must be another time set apart for that work of Justice.
And if these Rewards and Punishments Are not immediately dispensed (as I shall After show) there must be Another time Set apart for that work of justice.
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There is something within him, that whispers the soft Eulogies, of a well done good and faithful Servant, and entitles him to the Approbation of his great Master.
There is something within him, that whispers the soft Eulogies, of a well done good and faithful Servant, and entitles him to the Approbation of his great Master.
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but an assurance, that he suffers in a good Cause, and a reasonable hope, that he shall be rewarded for it? This was the true Foundation of that undaunted Courage, with which the first Christians outbrav'd the Malice of their bloodiest Persecutors.
but an assurance, that he suffers in a good Cause, and a reasonable hope, that he shall be rewarded for it? This was the true Foundation of that undaunted Courage, with which the First Christians outbraved the Malice of their bloodiest Persecutors.
This was it that made so many Champions for Religion, both before and under the Law, of whose Sufferings the Author to the Hebrews gives us this Catalogue:
This was it that made so many Champions for Religion, both before and under the Law, of whose Sufferings the Author to the Hebrews gives us this Catalogue:
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They had Tryals of cruel Mockings and Scourgings, yea, moreover of Bonds and Imprisonments: They were Stoned, they were Sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the Sword;
They had Trials of cruel Mockings and Scourgings, yea, moreover of Bonds and Imprisonments: They were Stoned, they were Sawn asunder, were tempted, were slave with the Sword;
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they wandred about in Sheep-skins and Goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (of whom the World was not worthy) the wandred in Desarts and Mountains, in Dens and Caves of the Earth:
they wandered about in Sheepskins and Goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (of whom the World was not worthy) the wandered in Deserts and Mountains, in Dens and Caves of the Earth:
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But perhaps these are Instances, that won't be allow'd me here, and the Courage of these men will be resolv'd, not into any natural expectance of a future Reward,
But perhaps these Are Instances, that won't be allowed me Here, and the Courage of these men will be resolved, not into any natural expectance of a future Reward,
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with how much bravery of Spirit did he demean himself, and what admirable Discourses dropp'd from him during his Imprisonment? And lastly, with how much boldness did he look the ghastly Messenger in the face? And what was his support? NONLATINALPHABET:
with how much bravery of Spirit did he demean himself, and what admirable Discourses dropped from him during his Imprisonment? And lastly, with how much boldness did he look the ghastly Messenger in the face? And what was his support?:
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And though his assurances of it were none of the best, NONLATINALPHABET, yet they were such as bore up all that load, that was charg'd upon them. But then,
And though his assurances of it were none of the best,, yet they were such as boar up all that load, that was charged upon them. But then,
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though never so private? How comes the man to be so strangely alter'd on the sudden? His Colour changes, his Blood retires, his Spirits flagg, his Tongue falters, his Joynts tremble, his Pulse grows uncertain, fear, astonishment,
though never so private? How comes the man to be so strangely altered on the sudden? His Colour changes, his Blood retires, his Spirits flag, his Tongue falters, his Joints tremble, his Pulse grows uncertain, Fear, astonishment,
And now what's the meaning of all this? Only the man's bound over to some other Tribunal to answer for those Actions which the Temporal L••ts here take no notice of
And now what's the meaning of all this? Only the Man's bound over to Some other Tribunal to answer for those Actions which the Temporal L••ts Here take no notice of
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How comes it about, that those Persons, who pretend t••• he greatest share of knowledg, who dare undertake to argue down the Belief of a God and Providence,
How comes it about, that those Persons, who pretend t••• he greatest share of knowledge, who Dare undertake to argue down the Belief of a God and Providence,
and such as are done with that secrecy, as not to fall under publick Cognizance should have the same effect? Or whence it is, that those Persons which are too big for the Law, should be as much tormented with the fears of this kind,
and such as Are done with that secrecy, as not to fallen under public Cognizance should have the same Effect? Or whence it is, that those Persons which Are too big for the Law, should be as much tormented with the fears of this kind,
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This was the case of Belshazzar even in the height of his jollity, while the Hand was writing his doom upon the Wall, his Conscience was reading over the Indictment within;
This was the case of Belshazzar even in the height of his jollity, while the Hand was writing his doom upon the Wall, his Conscience was reading over the Indictment within;
was it strange that Foelix should tremble at the latter part of the Sermon, who knew himself so defective in all the rest? After the Historian had taken notice of that odd Epistle, Tiberius the Emperor wrote to the Senate;
was it strange that Felix should tremble At the latter part of the Sermon, who knew himself so defective in all the rest? After the Historian had taken notice of that odd Epistle, Tiberius the Emperor wrote to the Senate;
He adds by way of remark, that if the Breasts of Tyrants could be look'd into, there would be found there, Laniatus & Ictus, the wounds of a disorder'd Spirit.
He adds by Way of remark, that if the Breasts of Tyrants could be looked into, there would be found there, Laniatus & Ictus, the wounds of a disordered Spirit.
And the Author of the Lives of the Caesars, in his account of Caligula could observe, that he who was so great a Contemner of the Divine Power, was glad upon every thunderclap to take Sanctuary under his Bed:
And the Author of the Lives of the Caesars, in his account of Caligula could observe, that he who was so great a Contemner of the Divine Power, was glad upon every thunderclap to take Sanctuary under his Bed:
Or that a God of infinite Goodness should fix any Principles there, that were perfect Cheats and Delusions, which he must have done, if there be nothing in another World to verifie those hopes and fears, which all men whatsoever are lyable to in this. To conclude this Argument.
Or that a God of infinite goodness should fix any Principles there, that were perfect Cheats and Delusions, which he must have done, if there be nothing in Another World to verify those hope's and fears, which all men whatsoever Are liable to in this. To conclude this Argument.
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or delusory Principles, it must follow, that these are certain Intimations of a Judgment to come, engraven upon the mind of every man, that the very Heathens might have some notice of it,
or delusory Principles, it must follow, that these Are certain Intimations of a Judgement to come, engraven upon the mind of every man, that the very heathens might have Some notice of it,
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He that has but so much Religion left him, as to own the first Articles of his Creed, may be able with very little Logick, to argue himself into a Belief of this great Truth.
He that has but so much Religion left him, as to own the First Articles of his Creed, may be able with very little Logic, to argue himself into a Belief of this great Truth.
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God being the Fountain of all possible Perfections, these things must be included in the Notion of him: Infinite Knowledge: Exact Justice: Irresistible Power:
God being the Fountain of all possible Perfections, these things must be included in the Notion of him: Infinite Knowledge: Exact justice: Irresistible Power:
To which if we add the usual Methods of his Providence, relating to good and evil men in this Life, we shall then have a full demonstration of this Principle, that there is another time to be expected,
To which if we add the usual Methods of his Providence, relating to good and evil men in this Life, we shall then have a full demonstration of this Principle, that there is Another time to be expected,
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Whatever Arts are made use of by us to conceal our faults from the Knowledg of man, 'tis impossible, that they should have the same effect upon God, whose all-seeing Eye pierceth through the fairest Veils and closest Disguises of Hypocrisie:
Whatever Arts Are made use of by us to conceal our Faults from the Knowledge of man, it's impossible, that they should have the same Effect upon God, whose All-seeing Eye pierces through the Fairest Veils and closest Disguises of Hypocrisy:
because either not within his Sphere (as all internal acts of the mind) or done with that secrecy, that there's no Evidence of them, must unavoidably fall under the notice and observation of God. 2. As to his Justice:
Because either not within his Sphere (as all internal acts of the mind) or done with that secrecy, that there's no Evidence of them, must avoidable fallen under the notice and observation of God. 2. As to his justice:
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and would as soon have been resolv'd by a sober Heathen, as a Patriarch. We cann't think, that the great Law-giver should be so much of Epicurus 's mind,
and would as soon have been resolved by a Sobrium Heathen, as a Patriarch. We canned think, that the great Lawgiver should be so much of Epicurus is mind,
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And then sure those that proceed from the highest Authority in the World, and are of greatest consequence to the Peace and Welfare of mankind (as the Laws of God certainly are) must have the strongest Motives to bind them upon us:
And then sure those that proceed from the highest authority in the World, and Are of greatest consequence to the Peace and Welfare of mankind (as the Laws of God Certainly Are) must have the Strongest Motives to bind them upon us:
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And we may be further assur'd, that such Rewards and Punishments will one time or other be apportion'd to the Actions of all men, seeing they are in the hands of the most exact Justice to dispense them.
And we may be further assured, that such Rewards and Punishments will one time or other be apportioned to the Actions of all men, seeing they Are in the hands of the most exact justice to dispense them.
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and as remarkable Examples of the worldly success and prosperity of good men, God having been pleas'd by these wayes, to give sufficient Testimony of an over ruling Providence in all the Centuries of the World And you perhaps these Instances are but rare, to wha• •ight be produc'd to the contrary.
and as remarkable Examples of the worldly success and Prosperity of good men, God having been pleased by these ways, to give sufficient Testimony of an over ruling Providence in all the Centuries of the World And you perhaps these Instances Are but rare, to wha• •ight be produced to the contrary.
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while Pride, Ambition and Tyranny have been lifted up to the highest Pinacles of Honour? As if Satan had clear'd his pretended Claim to all the Kingdoms of the Earth,
while Pride, Ambition and Tyranny have been lifted up to the highest Pinnacles of Honour? As if Satan had cleared his pretended Claim to all the Kingdoms of the Earth,
as if that famous Maxime, which has done more mischief in the World, than any other Position besides, concerning Dominion being founded in Grace, were perfectly turn'd the other way,
as if that famous Maxim, which has done more mischief in the World, than any other Position beside, Concerning Dominion being founded in Grace, were perfectly turned the other Way,
These are some of the Objections that puzled the Heathens, and upon this score the Belief of a Providence suffer'd so much in the World, some utterly denying it, others allowing it under various Reflections,
These Are Some of the Objections that puzzled the heathens, and upon this score the Belief of a Providence suffered so much in the World, Some utterly denying it, Others allowing it under various Reflections,
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But whatever impressions the uncertainty of Gods Proceedings here might make upon the Spirits of some men, 'tis an undeniable Evidence of a Judgment to come:
But whatever impressions the uncertainty of God's Proceedings Here might make upon the Spirits of Some men, it's an undeniable Evidence of a Judgement to come:
and so resolv'd to render to all according to their doings, with infinite strength, and so fitted for the Execution of that Justice, it must follow, that Vertue will certainly be rewarded, and Vice as certainly punish'd;
and so resolved to render to all according to their doings, with infinite strength, and so fitted for the Execution of that justice, it must follow, that Virtue will Certainly be rewarded, and Vice as Certainly punished;
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and that stinging remorse which attends the other, and consequently that there is no need of a future reckoning for the Vindication of Divine Providence:
and that stinging remorse which attends the other, and consequently that there is no need of a future reckoning for the Vindication of Divine Providence:
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I answer, That notwithstanding these moral advantages or disadvantages ensuing upon mens actions, there is some Physical good and evil to be expected from all Law-givers, without which they could not be just:
I answer, That notwithstanding these moral advantages or disadvantages ensuing upon men's actions, there is Some Physical good and evil to be expected from all Lawgivers, without which they could not be just:
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because the Actors of them have been already tormented by some revengeful guilt? Or to suffer his best Subjects to lye under the most unjust Oppressions,
Because the Actors of them have been already tormented by Some revengeful guilt? Or to suffer his best Subject's to lie under the most unjust Oppressions,
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because they feel within themselves the happy Testimonies of their own innocence? Besides, what reward is there to him, who offers his Life a Sacrifice for his Religion, supposing no future State? Is the pleasure of Martyrdom so great, to outweigh the pain of it? Is there any thing so desirable in Racks and Prisons, the Cross and the Flames, to make a sober man quit all his Interests in the pursuit of? If we had only hopes in this Life, were not we Christians of all men the most miserable? And what Punishment is there to him, who has by a constant Custom of sinning,
Because they feel within themselves the happy Testimonies of their own innocence? Beside, what reward is there to him, who offers his Life a Sacrifice for his Religion, supposing no future State? Is the pleasure of Martyrdom so great, to outweigh the pain of it? Is there any thing so desirable in Racks and Prisons, the Cross and the Flames, to make a Sobrium man quit all his Interests in the pursuit of? If we had only hope's in this Life, were not we Christians of all men the most miserable? And what Punishment is there to him, who has by a constant Custom of sinning,
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Were there no other inducements here below, to secure Obedience to humane Laws, and to preserve a due Reverence to the Authors of them, Princes would be but the more glittering pieces of State-Pageantry,
Were there no other inducements Here below, to secure obedience to humane Laws, and to preserve a due reverence to the Authors of them, Princes would be but the more glittering Pieces of State-Pageantry,
These would be slighted as much as the other, notwithstanding the greater Majesty of their Author, whensoever mens worldly Advantages might tempt them to it:
These would be slighted as much as the other, notwithstanding the greater Majesty of their Author, whensoever men's worldly Advantages might tempt them to it:
3. That this Doctrine is infinitely certain upon the grounds of Scripture, and especially, the Gospel, whose great Priviledge it is, to have brought Life and Immortality to Light:
3. That this Doctrine is infinitely certain upon the grounds of Scripture, and especially, the Gospel, whose great Privilege it is, to have brought Life and Immortality to Light:
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Would you know the Evidence to be produc'd upon every man? 'Tis the Testimony of Conscience, which keeps a perfect Diurnal of our several Actions, from the beginning to the end of our dayes:
Would you know the Evidence to be produced upon every man? It's the Testimony of Conscience, which keeps a perfect Diurnal of our several Actions, from the beginning to the end of our days:
An Evidence, the Judge will never question, because 'tis his Minister in every one of us, one part of whose Office it is to keep a true Record of all our doings.
an Evidence, the Judge will never question, Because it's his Minister in every one of us, one part of whose Office it is to keep a true Record of all our doings.
Would you know the Conclusion of all? The Righteous shall go into Life Eternal, where they cann't fail of the most ravishing Delights, being possess'd of him, in whose presence are Joyes,
Would you know the Conclusion of all? The Righteous shall go into Life Eternal, where they canned fail of the most ravishing Delights, being possessed of him, in whose presence Are Joys,
The wicked shall go into a place of Torment provided for the Devil and his Angels, where the Atheist will meet with late and sad assurances of a Divine Power and Justice;
The wicked shall go into a place of Torment provided for the devil and his Angels, where the Atheist will meet with late and sad assurances of a Divine Power and justice;
Whether Persons in Authority, that they remembring whose Ministers they are, and to whom they are accountable for that Power entrusted to them, may be careful to employ it to the Punishment of Wickedness and Vice,
Whither Persons in authority, that they remembering whose Ministers they Are, and to whom they Are accountable for that Power Entrusted to them, may be careful to employ it to the Punishment of Wickedness and Vice,
Or other subordinate Persons, that they having alwayes before their Eyes the great Account, may endeavour to live in a due Reverence to the Majesty on High,
Or other subordinate Persons, that they having always before their Eyes the great Account, may endeavour to live in a due reverence to the Majesty on High,
In a word, that we may all of us, both in Church and State act suitable to the Rules of our holy Profession, to the many weighty Obligations our Religion has laid upon us,
In a word, that we may all of us, both in Church and State act suitable to the Rules of our holy Profession, to the many weighty Obligations our Religion has laid upon us,
God of his infinite mercy grant, for his Sons sake Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with the Father and the blessed Spirit be all Honour and Glory, World without end. FINIS.
God of his infinite mercy grant, for his Sons sake jesus christ our Lord, to whom with the Father and the blessed Spirit be all Honour and Glory, World without end. FINIS.
Tacit. Annal. lib. 6. Quid scribam vobis Patres Conscripti, aut quomodo scribam, aut quid omnino non scribam hoc tempore, dii me deae { que } pejus perdant, quam quotidie perire sentio, si scio ubi de hàc re plura.
Tacit. Annal. lib. 6. Quid scribam vobis Patres Conscripti, Or quomodo scribam, Or quid Omnino non scribam hoc tempore, Gods me Goddess { que } Worse perdant, quam quotidie perire sentio, si scio ubi de hàc re plura.
