A funeral sermon Opening the nature and grounds of assurance, occasioned by the death of Mr. Philip King, Minister. Who departed this life, November, 8th. 1699. By Jonathan Owen.
HOLY Job was an eminent Instance of Grace, he had this singular Honour put upon him, viz, Heavens Testimony that he was a non-such for true Piety, ver. 8. Never was Saint upon Earth exercised with Afflictions like him;
HOLY Job was an eminent Instance of Grace, he had this singular Honour put upon him, videlicet, Heavens Testimony that he was a nonesuch for true Piety, ver. 8. Never was Saint upon Earth exercised with Afflictions like him;
all his Friends were miserable Comforters, such that added unto, and aggravated his Calamities, Chap. 16.2. His admirable Patience doth thus appear, to wit, in all he exalted God, and debased himself, Chap. 1.21. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, and blessed be the Name of the Lord. Chap. 7.20. I have sinned; there is his great Self-abasement.
all his Friends were miserable Comforters, such that added unto, and aggravated his Calamities, Chap. 16.2. His admirable Patience does thus appear, to wit, in all he exalted God, and debased himself, Chap. 1.21. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, and blessed be the Name of the Lord. Chap. 7.20. I have sinned; there is his great Self-abasement.
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and numbers him with the vilest of Men, such that knew not God, as you may see in Chap. 18. But to fall upon the Text, it contains the Reason of his Defence and foregoing Option,
and numbers him with the Vilest of Men, such that knew not God, as you may see in Chap. 18. But to fallen upon the Text, it contains the Reason of his Defence and foregoing Option,
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2. You have here, the Nature, Kind, and Degree of Holy Job 's Faith, it was not a common but a special Faith, not a dead but a living Faith, not a weak but strong Faith, not a doubting but a Plerophory, a full Assurance of Faith, I know that my Redeemer liveth;
2. You have Here, the Nature, Kind, and Degree of Holy Job is Faith, it was not a Common but a special Faith, not a dead but a living Faith, not a weak but strong Faith, not a doubting but a Plerophory, a full Assurance of Faith, I know that my Redeemer lives;
Doct. They are great and rare Instances of Grace, who like Job, can say, They know that their Redeemer liveth, i. e. That can say it upon Scripture Grounds.
Doct. They Are great and rare Instances of Grace, who like Job, can say, They know that their Redeemer lives, i. e. That can say it upon Scripture Grounds.
II. To set before you the Scripture Foundation of a well-grounded Assurance. III. I shall confirm this Truth, by demonstrating the greatness and rarity of this Grace.
II To Set before you the Scripture Foundation of a wellgrounded Assurance. III. I shall confirm this Truth, by Demonstrating the greatness and rarity of this Grace.
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I know that my Redeemer liveth, among them that profess Christ in a more exact way then others, that hear more of his Person, Office, and Glory, as Redeemer;
I know that my Redeemer lives, among them that profess christ in a more exact Way then Others, that hear more of his Person, Office, and Glory, as Redeemer;
and but few to the good Hope through Grace, that which maketh not ashamed, 2 Thess. 2.16. 2. For as I would awaken all, so I would not cast down any of Christs weak Lambs.
and but few to the good Hope through Grace, that which makes not ashamed, 2 Thess 2.16. 2. For as I would awaken all, so I would not cast down any of Christ weak Lambs.
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thus much of what I thought needful to be Premised, but few know upon Scripture Bottom, that their Redeemer liveth, it is possible to be savingly interested in Christ,
thus much of what I Thought needful to be Premised, but few know upon Scripture Bottom, that their Redeemer lives, it is possible to be savingly interested in christ,
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true, a natural Man may be endued with great Knowledge, his Head may be full of Speculative Understanding about Divine Things, he may come under very powerful and common workings of the Spirit,
true, a natural Man may be endued with great Knowledge, his Head may be full of Speculative Understanding about Divine Things, he may come under very powerful and Common workings of the Spirit,
so much the Apostle declares, Heb. 6.4, 5. Now that I may set this weighty Matter before you in the plain Light of the Word, to know that ones Redeemer liveth, it is and must be built upon this Threefold Foundation, viz. 1. The saving Knowledge of Christ. 2. The appropriating Acts of Faith. 3. And the Witness of the Spirit.
so much the Apostle declares, Hebrew 6.4, 5. Now that I may Set this weighty Matter before you in the plain Light of the Word, to know that ones Redeemer lives, it is and must be built upon this Threefold Foundation, viz. 1. The Saving Knowledge of christ. 2. The appropriating Acts of Faith. 3. And the Witness of the Spirit.
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though ignorant and confident Persons may Orally speak the Words, but he that doth it with this Faith, must know in whom he believeth, 2 Tim. 1.12. The Glory of God, in the Face, or Person of Jesus Christ, must shine into that Heart, 2 Cor. 6.4. For God who commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, hath shin'd into our Hearts, to give the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God, in the Face of Jesus Christ.
though ignorant and confident Persons may Orally speak the Words, but he that does it with this Faith, must know in whom he Believeth, 2 Tim. 1.12. The Glory of God, in the Face, or Person of jesus christ, must shine into that Heart, 2 Cor. 6.4. For God who commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, hath shined into our Hearts, to give the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God, in the Face of jesus christ.
but those who are seal'd with the Holy Spirit of Promise, they know it assuredly; Whom I shall see for my self, ver. 27. 2. A well-grounded Assurance, includes, not only the Knowledge of Christs Person as God, but also an Acquaintance with his Offices as Redeemer in both Natures, the Lord Jesus by Eternal and Foederal Agreement with his Father, is become a Redeemer;
but those who Are sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise, they know it assuredly; Whom I shall see for my self, ver. 27. 2. A wellgrounded Assurance, includes, not only the Knowledge of Christ Person as God, but also an Acquaintance with his Offices as Redeemer in both Nature's, the Lord jesus by Eternal and Foederal Agreement with his Father, is become a Redeemer;
to his Honour, by the Death of one, who thought it no robbery to be equal with him, Phil. 2.6. To his Law, by the perfect Obedience of Christs own self, who was under it, Gal 4.4. To his Justice, by being made a Curse, i. e. his induring the Substance thereof, Gal. 3.13.
to his Honour, by the Death of one, who Thought it no robbery to be equal with him, Philip 2.6. To his Law, by the perfect obedience of Christ own self, who was under it, Gall 4.4. To his justice, by being made a Curse, i. e. his enduring the Substance thereof, Gal. 3.13.
When Job lost all his earthly Enjoyments, he did not loose his Interest in Christ; when he could not say my Wealth and worldly Substance, my Living, Sons and Daughters;
When Job lost all his earthly Enjoyments, he did not lose his Interest in christ; when he could not say my Wealth and worldly Substance, my Living, Sons and Daughters;
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when he was stript of all, this remain'd, and indeed it is that good Part, which shall not be taken away, Luke 10.42. 3. To constitute a well-grounded Assurance of an Interest in the Living Redeemer, there must be the Witness of the Spirit;
when he was stripped of all, this remained, and indeed it is that good Part, which shall not be taken away, Lycia 10.42. 3. To constitute a wellgrounded Assurance of an Interest in the Living Redeemer, there must be the Witness of the Spirit;
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But his Incarnation and Baptism, his Death, Resurrection and Ascension, does put this Matter out of Doubt; (but herein Jobs Faith excels ours,) he believed on the Redeemer to come in the Flesh,
But his Incarnation and Baptism, his Death, Resurrection and Ascension, does put this Matter out of Doubt; (but herein Jobs Faith excels ours,) he believed on the Redeemer to come in the Flesh,
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As this is the objective Faith of Assurance, so to inable the Soul to say, my Redeemer liveth, there must be the internal subjective Witness of the Spirit, Rom. 8.16. The Spirit it self beareth Witness with our Spirits, that we are the Children of God:
As this is the objective Faith of Assurance, so to inable the Soul to say, my Redeemer lives, there must be the internal subjective Witness of the Spirit, Rom. 8.16. The Spirit it self bears Witness with our Spirits, that we Are the Children of God:
The Witness is the Spirit, and the Matter witnessed unto, is Adoption, and surely, Conscience inlightened and sanctified, must 〈 ◊ 〉 the Court where this Witness is heard and received;
The Witness is the Spirit, and the Matter witnessed unto, is Adoption, and surely, Conscience enlightened and sanctified, must 〈 ◊ 〉 the Court where this Witness is herd and received;
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3. Which is to Confirm the Doctrine, to wit, that they are great and rare Instances of Grace, who can say with Holy Job, They know that their Redeemer liveth, i. e.
3. Which is to Confirm the Doctrine, to wit, that they Are great and rare Instances of Grace, who can say with Holy Job, They know that their Redeemer lives, i. e.
now that such Instances are both great and rare, thus appears. 1. From their Paucity. 2. From their Excellency of Spirit. 3. From their Christian Deportment, with respect to Death and Judgment;
now that such Instances Are both great and rare, thus appears. 1. From their Paucity. 2. From their Excellency of Spirit. 3. From their Christian Deportment, with respect to Death and Judgement;
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This the Apostle plainly hints, Heb. 6.11, 12. And we desire, that every one of you do shew the same Diligence, to the full Assurance of Hope unto the End;
This the Apostle plainly hints, Hebrew 6.11, 12. And we desire, that every one of you do show the same Diligence, to the full Assurance of Hope unto the End;
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Who doth not hence perceive, that our utmost Diligence, and a well-grounded Assurance, are inseparably Connext? Such Instances must be rare, because they are but few.
Who does not hence perceive, that our utmost Diligence, and a wellgrounded Assurance, Are inseparably Connexed? Such Instances must be rare, Because they Are but few.
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and Sores, then his precious Soul like the Kings Daughter was all glorious within, Psalm 45.13. He upon the Dunghil, was in Gods esteem a rare Jewel.
and Sores, then his precious Soul like the Kings Daughter was all glorious within, Psalm 45.13. He upon the Dunghill, was in God's esteem a rare Jewel.
What the Holy Ghost remarks concerning Caleb, for his eminent Zeal, his undaunted Courage, and constant Obedience is applicable unto these Darlings of Heaven, well assured Souls, Numb. 14.24.
What the Holy Ghost remarks Concerning Caleb, for his eminent Zeal, his undaunted Courage, and constant obedience is applicable unto these Darlings of Heaven, well assured Souls, Numb. 14.24.
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and this excellency of Spirit chiefly consists in these three Things, to wit. 1. In their clear knowing. 2. In their faithful doing. 3. In their patient Suffering the Will of God;
and this excellency of Spirit chiefly consists in these three Things, to wit. 1. In their clear knowing. 2. In their faithful doing. 3. In their patient Suffering the Will of God;
That a Mind savingly inlightned in the great Truths of the Gospel is necessary unto a well grounded Assurance, I need not stand to prove, Job witnesseth it in the Text, I know that my Redeemer liveth, and you have read what Paul saith of himself to this Purpose, 2. Tim. 1.12. I know whom I have believed, and I am perswaded, that be is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that Day.
That a Mind savingly enlightened in the great Truths of the Gospel is necessary unto a well grounded Assurance, I need not stand to prove, Job Witnesseth it in the Text, I know that my Redeemer lives, and you have read what Paul Says of himself to this Purpose, 2. Tim. 1.12. I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded, that be is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that Day.
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and then shall all that believe unto Salvation admire him, and see him for themselves? Why Holy Job was instructed into all this, herein also lay his excellent Knowledge;
and then shall all that believe unto Salvation admire him, and see him for themselves? Why Holy Job was instructed into all this, herein also lay his excellent Knowledge;
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as Heaven gave a singular Testimony to his Godliness, so that of the Psalmist was verified in him, Psalm 25.14. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him;
as Heaven gave a singular Testimony to his Godliness, so that of the Psalmist was verified in him, Psalm 25.14. The secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him;
2. As they have another Spirit of Knowledge, so also of Obedience unto the revealed Will of God; (but mistake me not here,) I do not alledge that our Obedience is the Spring and Foundation of Gospel Assurance;
2. As they have Another Spirit of Knowledge, so also of obedience unto the revealed Will of God; (but mistake me not Here,) I do not allege that our obedience is the Spring and Foundation of Gospel Assurance;
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like as the Needle in the Compass, inclines to the right Point, so such is the Divine Vertue of a well grounded Assurance, it prompts the Subjects of it to respect every Divine Command.
like as the Needle in the Compass, inclines to the right Point, so such is the Divine Virtue of a well grounded Assurance, it prompts the Subject's of it to respect every Divine Command.
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and great, Tribulations, John 16. last. In the World ye shall have Tribulation. Acts 14.22. Through much Tribulation we must enter into the Kingdom of God.
and great, Tribulations, John 16. last. In the World you shall have Tribulation. Acts 14.22. Through much Tribulation we must enter into the Kingdom of God.
such is that eminency of Spirit which is in a well-grounded Assurance, they according to our Lords Injunction, In your Patience possess ye your Souls, Luke 21.19.
such is that eminency of Spirit which is in a wellgrounded Assurance, they according to our lords Injunction, In your Patience possess you your Souls, Lycia 21.19.
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saying, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord, Job 1.21. in all his Tribulations, he greatly debased himself, saying, I have sinned, Job 7.20.
saying, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord, Job 1.21. in all his Tribulations, he greatly debased himself, saying, I have sinned, Job 7.20.
Christ hath conquer'd Death, Hell, and the Grave on the behalf of every true Believer; Rom. 8.37. Nay in all these Things, we are more then Conquerours through him that hath loved us.
christ hath conquered Death, Hell, and the Grave on the behalf of every true Believer; Rom. 8.37. Nay in all these Things, we Are more then Conquerors through him that hath loved us.
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they like Paul can give Death a bold challenge to do its worst, 1 Cor. 15.55, 56, 57. O Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy Victory? The sting of Death is Sin,
they like Paul can give Death a bold challenge to do its worst, 1 Cor. 15.55, 56, 57. Oh Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy Victory? The sting of Death is since,
yet being cloathed upon, they shall not be found naked of Christs Righteousness, 2 Cor. 5.3. If so be that being cloath'd, we shall not be found naked;
yet being clothed upon, they shall not be found naked of Christ Righteousness, 2 Cor. 5.3. If so be that being clothed, we shall not be found naked;
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and not to me only, but unto all them also that Love his appearing. So in Heb. 9.28. Christ was once offered to bear the Sins of many, and unto them that look for him, shall be appear the second Time, without Sin unto Salvation.
and not to me only, but unto all them also that Love his appearing. So in Hebrew 9.28. christ was once offered to bear the Sins of many, and unto them that look for him, shall be appear the second Time, without since unto Salvation.
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Is not the Effect of Christs Righteousness apprehended by Faith, Peace, Quietness, and Assurance for ever? Yea Isa. 32.17. Doth not the Holy Ghost expresly say.
Is not the Effect of Christ Righteousness apprehended by Faith, Peace, Quietness, and Assurance for ever? Yea Isaiah 32.17. Does not the Holy Ghost expressly say.
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These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God, that ye may know, that ye have Eternal Life, 1 John 5.13. Is it not the special Office of the Spirit to Witness and Seal up our Interest in Christ? 1 John 5.8.
These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God, that you may know, that you have Eternal Life, 1 John 5.13. Is it not the special Office of the Spirit to Witness and Seal up our Interest in christ? 1 John 5.8.
Now that you may attain to this rich Grace, and have an experimental discerning that you are in the blessed number of these rare Instances. Take this Advice.
Now that you may attain to this rich Grace, and have an experimental discerning that you Are in the blessed number of these rare Instances. Take this advice.
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1. Stedfastly believe, that a well grounded Assurance is attainable, but withall take heed of the two common Extreams, which ▪ abound much in this present Age;
1. Steadfastly believe, that a well grounded Assurance is attainable, but withal take heed of the two Common Extremes, which ▪ abound much in this present Age;
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viz. do not with some deny the possibility of the thing, nor with others (who know not experimentally the way of the Spirit in working this) I say, do not with them presume upon it without Scripture warrant, these both must be carefully shun'd;
viz. do not with Some deny the possibility of the thing, nor with Others (who know not experimentally the Way of the Spirit in working this) I say, do not with them presume upon it without Scripture warrant, these both must be carefully shunned;
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they are very hazardous, to the Peace, Comfort, and welfare of immortal Souls. 2. Hope, that in the use of appointed means you may be favour'd with it.
they Are very hazardous, to the Peace, Comfort, and welfare of immortal Souls. 2. Hope, that in the use of appointed means you may be favoured with it.
The very command to give Diligence, imports a design and possibility of the Thing; 2. Pet. 1.10. Give Diligence to make your Calling and Election sure.
The very command to give Diligence, imports a Design and possibility of the Thing; 2. Pet. 1.10. Give Diligence to make your Calling and Election sure.
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3. Would you attain to this Grace, viz. (a well grounded Assurance of your interest in the living, Redeemer) then with Diligence attend to the Ministry of the Word;
3. Would you attain to this Grace, viz. (a well grounded Assurance of your Interest in the living, Redeemer) then with Diligence attend to the Ministry of the Word;
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now how doth the Morning go forth? Why certainly, gradually, irresistably and exceeding comfortably? Why thus will the Lord discover himself to the redeem'd;
now how does the Morning go forth? Why Certainly, gradually, irresistible and exceeding comfortably? Why thus will the Lord discover himself to the redeemed;
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you are under command to believe, and that without delay, 1 John 3. 23. No present Indisposition removes the Obligation, put not those blocks in your Way, which Christ in the Gospel has remov'd.
you Are under command to believe, and that without Delay, 1 John 3. 23. No present Indisposition removes the Obligation, put not those blocks in your Way, which christ in the Gospel has removed.
He found it went out with the Command, and his wither'd hand was restor'd and made whole; see Mat. •2. 13. The living Redeemer, is Lord of Life and Glory;
He found it went out with the Command, and his withered hand was restored and made Whole; see Mathew •2. 13. The living Redeemer, is Lord of Life and Glory;
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when the Word went out of his Mouth, you know how Thomas reply'd my Lord and my God, John 20.28. 5. Take heed of grieving the Spirit, but understand, and examine your selves in the way of his sealing and consirming Souls.
when the Word went out of his Mouth, you know how Thomas replied my Lord and my God, John 20.28. 5. Take heed of grieving the Spirit, but understand, and examine your selves in the Way of his sealing and consirming Souls.
But ah alas, it is Ignorance of this which makes some presume, and it is unacquaintedness with this which makes thee safe in the Hands of Christ, to fear they shall be miserable for ever.
But ah alas, it is Ignorance of this which makes Some presume, and it is unacquaintedness with this which makes thee safe in the Hands of christ, to Fear they shall be miserable for ever.
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but in this I may not be altogether silent, Mr. Philip King for his Time and standing was a burning and shining Light, you could rejoyce in it but for a season;
but in this I may not be altogether silent, Mr. Philip King for his Time and standing was a burning and shining Light, you could rejoice in it but for a season;
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And now, when God is cutting off his faithful Watchmen, shall not we that remain tell you what of the Night? It is evident, God hath a Controversie with us,
And now, when God is cutting off his faithful Watchmen, shall not we that remain tell you what of the Night? It is evident, God hath a Controversy with us,
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Formerly God gave us many faithful Witnesses in Time of restraint, but now we have Liberty, what have we else? Now our Elijah 's Mantels are dropt off, O that a double Portion of the Spirit might be upon the succeeding Elisha ' s.
Formerly God gave us many faithful Witnesses in Time of restraint, but now we have Liberty, what have we Else? Now our Elijah is Mantels Are dropped off, Oh that a double Portion of the Spirit might be upon the succeeding Elisha ' s.
not hardening, but teaching and humbling Afflictions are New-Covenant Mercies. So much for this Text, and Time, the Lord give you Understanding in all Things. FINIS.
not hardening, but teaching and humbling Afflictions Are New-covenant mercies. So much for this Text, and Time, the Lord give you Understanding in all Things. FINIS.
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