Incomparable company-keeping, or A conversation on earth in heaven. Held forth in sundry sermons which are now digested into a treatise. / By William Bell, Mr of arts, and pastor of the church at Highton in Lancashire.
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the Inscription is in the two leading verses [ This is the booke of the generations of Adam — ] in which section is also a Repetition of Man's Creation in diverse particulars.
the Inscription is in the two leading Verses [ This is the book of the generations of Adam — ] in which section is also a Repetition of Man's Creation in diverse particulars.
and they are Ten, that are named here; Adam to the 6th vers. Seth to the 9th; Enos to the 12th; Cainan to the 15th; Mahalaleel to the 18th; Jared to the 21t; Enoch to the 25t; Methuselah to the 28t; Lamech to the 32d; and Noah in that 32d, which is the last verse.
and they Are Ten, that Are nam Here; Adam to the 6th vers. Seth to the 9th; Enos to the 12th; Cainan to the 15th; Mahalaleel to the 18th; Jared to the 21t; Enoch to the 25t; Methuselah to the 28t; Lamech to the 32d; and Noah in that 32d, which is the last verse.
Now though this Chapter is Infended, as you heard from Generation; and accordingly the same, as you see is described, how one man descended of another:
Now though this Chapter is Infended, as you herd from Generation; and accordingly the same, as you see is described, how one man descended of Another:
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Yet it is not onely Genealogie, that's spoken-to, but likewise their age and death, yea and in the case of Enoch, partie to the Text, both his conversation and translation are reported,
Yet it is not only Genealogy, that's spoken-to, but likewise their age and death, yea and in the case of Enoch, party to the Text, both his Conversation and Translation Are reported,
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Another Enoch you reade of in the foregoing Chapter, at the 17th verse, but that was a sonne borne to Cain, and this is the son of Jared, as you finde in the 18th verse of this Chapter;
another Enoch you read of in the foregoing Chapter, At the 17th verse, but that was a son born to Cain, and this is the son of Jared, as you find in the 18th verse of this Chapter;
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] Sometimes Improperly, and so it speakes of one's conversation, after the manner of the Hebrewes, with whom it is ordinarie to call men's Works their Wayes;
] Sometime Improperly, and so it speaks of one's Conversation, After the manner of the Hebrews, with whom it is ordinary to call men's Works their Ways;
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see the 21 Prov. 8. Cum multis alijs. And in this sense and acception of the termes we meete with many Scripture phrases, amongst which is this in the Text of Walking.
see the 21 Curae 8. Cum multis Alijs. And in this sense and acception of the terms we meet with many Scripture phrases, among which is this in the Text of Walking.
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and indeed such Walking is contrary to Enoch's Sometimes wee reade of Walking After God, Deut. 13.4. Sometimes of Walking Before Him, Gen. 17.1. Sometimes of Walking in His Name, Micah 4.5.
and indeed such Walking is contrary to Enoch's Sometime we read of Walking After God, Deuteronomy 13.4. Sometime of Walking Before Him, Gen. 17.1. Sometime of Walking in His Name, micah 4.5.
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But, passing over all other, yet with due respect thereto, I betake me onely to one Doctrine, which the Text, assisted indeed with that harmonicall place, the 2 Heb. 5. will set before us;
But, passing over all other, yet with due respect thereto, I betake me only to one Doctrine, which the Text, assisted indeed with that harmonical place, the 2 Hebrew 5. will Set before us;
It would be observed, that the Author to the Hebrews speaking of the well-lead life of Enoch sayes, He pleased God whereas Moses here, that hee walked with God; Now put together, and what is it you spell-out? Sure, this precious and savourie truth, that Walking with God is pleasing to God.
It would be observed, that the Author to the Hebrews speaking of the well-lead life of Enoch Says, He pleased God whereas Moses Here, that he walked with God; Now put together, and what is it you spell-out? Sure, this precious and savoury truth, that Walking with God is pleasing to God.
how I have walked before thee ] I have set the Lord alwayes before me, sayes David in the 16 Psal. 8. Moses, it's said of him, in the 11 Heb. 27. That he saw Him, who is invisible.
how I have walked before thee ] I have Set the Lord always before me, Says David in the 16 Psalm 8. Moses, it's said of him, in the 11 Hebrew 27. That he saw Him, who is invisible.
This walking with Him, how pleasing to Him, will now in another section be evinced by diverse Arguments, derived from a diverse sopick, and that I reason from Contraries;
This walking with Him, how pleasing to Him, will now in Another section be evinced by diverse Arguments, derived from a diverse sopick, and that I reason from Contraries;
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do's not the Lord, as highly-displeased, Threatens to walk Contrarie to such, as so walk? Levit. 26.23, 24 [ If yee will not be reformed by these things,
do's not the Lord, as highly-displeased, Threatens to walk Contrary to such, as so walk? Levit. 26.23, 24 [ If ye will not be reformed by these things,
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and therefore none so dreadfull an Enemie; which Jeremie knew well, and deprecated it in the 17.17. [ Be not a Terrour unto mee ] Secondly, Consider The Issue;
and Therefore none so dreadful an Enemy; which Jeremiah knew well, and deprecated it in the 17.17. [ Be not a Terror unto me ] Secondly, Consider The Issue;
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for, what I pray comes of This Walking? Do's not this walking with God, prove at length a walking To Him? It is a sure and sweet truth, Walk with Him, and Rest with Him.
for, what I pray comes of This Walking? Do's not this walking with God, prove At length a walking To Him? It is a sure and sweet truth, Walk with Him, and Rest with Him.
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Thirdly, His well-pleasednes is Concludible from the Adjunct, which is at least foure-fold; First, The Commandnes; Secondly, The Commendednes; Thirdly, The Encouragednes;
Thirdly, His well-pleasednes is Concludible from the Adjunct, which is At least fourfold; First, The Commandnes; Secondly, The Commendedness; Thirdly, The Encouragedness;
resume the fore cited Scriptures, Gen. 17.1. [ I am the almightie God, Walk before me. ] Deut. 13.4. [ Yee shall walk after the Lord your God ] Micah 6.8. [ What doth the Lord require of thee, but to — Walk humbly with thy God. ] Secondly, Commendednes;
resume the before cited Scriptures, Gen. 17.1. [ I am the almighty God, Walk before me. ] Deuteronomy 13.4. [ Ye shall walk After the Lord your God ] micah 6.8. [ What does the Lord require of thee, but to — Walk humbly with thy God. ] Secondly, Commendedness;
and neare together? Under this name it is, that the Spirit of God renownes Enoch; Do's He say, Enoch was rich, learned, honourably descended, lived long? Indeed something is partly said,
and near together? Under this name it is, that the Spirit of God renowns Enoch; Do's He say, Enoch was rich, learned, honourably descended, lived long? Indeed something is partly said,
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where is there Companie so good, so great in all the world againe? Almightines gives full satisfaction, serves to answer and expell all doubts and feares.
where is there Company so good, so great in all the world again? Almightiness gives full satisfaction, serves to answer and expel all doubts and fears.
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for loosenesse cannot endure strictnesse, 1 Pet. 4.4? Yet, what of all that? may not a good man let them be talking? who may comfort himselfe with God against men, against sillie men with God Almightie!
for looseness cannot endure strictness, 1 Pet. 4.4? Yet, what of all that? may not a good man let them be talking? who may Comfort himself with God against men, against silly men with God Almighty!
Great men have great respect to their associates, favourites, and such, as are great with the great God, may hope First, That preservation others cannot;
Great men have great respect to their associates, favourites, and such, as Are great with the great God, may hope First, That preservation Others cannot;
as good Joseph found by sweet experience in the 39 Gen. 9. Hee, who thought on God, would not heare of Doing that great wickednesse; no, not he, who first was not super-annuated,
as good Joseph found by sweet experience in the 39 Gen. 9. He, who Thought on God, would not hear of Doing that great wickedness; no, not he, who First was not superannuated,
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And now I have done with the Amplification, and goe-on to the Application of the Doctrine, which will be diversly of use; and First, By way of Instruction;
And now I have done with the Amplification, and gone to the Application of the Doctrine, which will be diversely of use; and First, By Way of Instruction;
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Now you may please to know, That as Walking is a large word, so its not a little goes to the walking with God; This is a pleasant Walk, and also aspacious; as appeares by these particulars.
Now you may please to know, That as Walking is a large word, so its not a little Goes to the walking with God; This is a pleasant Walk, and also aspacious; as appears by these particulars.
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First, Walking with God is in both our Callings; Not onely doth he carry-on with God that carries-on Prayer, Meditation, and other Religious Exercises,
First, Walking with God is in both our Callings; Not only does he carry-on with God that carries-on Prayer, Meditation, and other Religious Exercises,
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and laying-forth his Gifts of body, of mind, suppose as a Minister, or other labourer, out of obedience to God, who hath commanded in the sweat of the face to eate bread, till wee returne unto the ground.
and laying-forth his Gifts of body, of mind, suppose as a Minister, or other labourer, out of Obedience to God, who hath commanded in the sweat of the face to eat bred, till we return unto the ground.
The account, which is given of Noah, yea where he received the same Testimonie Enoch do's, That hee walked with God, is in the 6 Gen. 9. That hee was a just man; just as well as religious.
The account, which is given of Noah, yea where he received the same Testimony Enoch do's, That he walked with God, is in the 6 Gen. 9. That he was a just man; just as well as religious.
Humblenes, for God resisteth the proud, and dos by them, as they doe by others, knowes them a farre off, Psal. 138.6. Holines, for this is the thing, that the Lord spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them, that come nigh mee, Levit. 10.3. Neate men cannot endure a sloven.
Humbleness, for God Resisteth the proud, and dos by them, as they do by Others, knows them a Far off, Psalm 138.6. Holiness, for this is the thing, that the Lord spoke, saying, I will be sanctified in them, that come High me, Levit. 10.3. Neat men cannot endure a sloven.
Uprightnes, for the God of Truth is all for truth, and they that are otherwise cannot be hid, Matth. 15.8. Wee say speaking to Men-ward, Thought's free, to God-ward wee cannot say so.
Uprightness, for the God of Truth is all for truth, and they that Are otherwise cannot be hid, Matthew 15.8. we say speaking to Menward, Thought's free, to Godward we cannot say so.
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if you say so? he sayes, if we say. One man that walks with another, may be, stumbles, falls, lookes back steps out of the way, but hee's presently in againe;
if you say so? he Says, if we say. One man that walks with Another, may be, stumbles, falls, looks back steps out of the Way, but he's presently in again;
That's a very notable and comfortable place, the 1 Kings 15.14. [ The high places were not removed, Neverthelesse, Asa his heart was perfect with the Lord all his dayes ] q. d.
That's a very notable and comfortable place, the 1 Kings 15.14. [ The high places were not removed, Nevertheless, Asa his heart was perfect with the Lord all his days ] q. worser.
how towards his Children, whether he provide honestly for them, or whether he layes not up their portions with th'Ale-wife, where neither hee nor they shall ever see them againe,
how towards his Children, whither he provide honestly for them, or whither he lays not up their portions with th'Ale-wife, where neither he nor they shall ever see them again,
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what-ever or who-ever be the Instrument, God's is the Blow, and accordingly the people of God have been wont, not like the dog, to run onely after the stone,
whatever or whoever be the Instrument, God's is the Blow, and accordingly the people of God have been wont, not like the dog, to run only After the stone,
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and in regard either of His Gloriousnes, or of His Blessednes; and First, His Gloriousnes; for, what? do's the Almightie God say, Walk before mee? ] Gen. 17.1.
and in regard either of His Gloriousness, or of His Blessedness; and First, His Gloriousness; for, what? do's the Almighty God say, Walk before me? ] Gen. 17.1.
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but usually upon some account, haply, they are helpfull to their minds, as Counsellers, Tutors; to their Bodies, as Physicians, to their Estates, as Politicians;
but usually upon Some account, haply, they Are helpful to their minds, as Counsellers, Tutors; to their Bodies, as Physicians, to their Estates, as Politicians;
how great a vouchsafement were that? well land behold a greater King admits •ast and ashes to fellowship with Him, who yet is not without the Elect and holy Angells, beholding His face alwayes, Math. 18.10. Who is not without the soules and spirits of just men made perfect ] Heb. 12.23. Who sees not, it is not for want of companie, yea and better company too, that yet the Lord is pleased with mortall man? oh! gratious Lord!
how great a vouchsafement were that? well land behold a greater King admits •ast and Ashes to fellowship with Him, who yet is not without the Elect and holy Angels, beholding His face always, Math. 18.10. Who is not without the Souls and spirits of just men made perfect ] Hebrew 12.23. Who sees not, it is not for want of company, yea and better company too, that yet the Lord is pleased with Mortal man? o! gracious Lord!
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and are not they that doe and should walk with God, the sons and daughters of fallen Adam? Is it not a great mercy therefore that any descended of him [ in ordinarie ] should be received into favour? and still, the rather while wee Consider,
and Are not they that do and should walk with God, the Sons and daughters of fallen Adam? Is it not a great mercy Therefore that any descended of him [ in ordinary ] should be received into favour? and still, the rather while we Consider,
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Secondly, Consider man, not onely what by Nature, but in the state of Grace, and so there will appeare great grace againe, in his Walking with God, and God's pleasednes therewith;
Secondly, Consider man, not only what by Nature, but in the state of Grace, and so there will appear great grace again, in his Walking with God, and God's pleasednes therewith;
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for I demand, whether there be a just man upon earth, that doth good, and sinneth not? See the 7 Eccles. 20. The Preacher said, There is not; oh! alas!
for I demand, whither there be a just man upon earth, that does good, and Sinneth not? See the 7 Eccles. 20. The Preacher said, There is not; o! alas!
for the iniquitie, yea of holy things, and yet for all this iniquity man is not debarred society, no not by Him, that's glorious in Holines, sure, Hee's Glorious in Goodnes too, is Hee not? And yet the glorie of His Grace appeareth,
for the iniquity, yea of holy things, and yet for all this iniquity man is not debarred society, no not by Him, that's glorious in Holiness, sure, He's Glorious in goodness too, is He not? And yet the glory of His Grace appears,
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Yea but now tell mee, what walking there could be With God Without God? Heare Th' Apostle in the 2 Eph. 10. [ Wee are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good workes, which God hath before ordained, that wee should walk in them ] Good works as they are prepar'd for us, so are we for them;
Yea but now tell me, what walking there could be With God Without God? Hear The Apostle in the 2 Ephesians 10. [ we Are His workmanship, created in christ jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained, that we should walk in them ] Good works as they Are prepared for us, so Are we for them;
and therefore the Psalmist prayes in the 119 Psal. 5. [ Oh! that my wayes were directed to keepe thy statutes ] directed ] by whom? he tells you in the fore-going verse [ Thou hast Commanded us to keepe Thy precepts diligently ] oh!
and Therefore the Psalmist prays in the 119 Psalm 5. [ Oh! that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes ] directed ] by whom? he tells you in the foregoing verse [ Thou hast Commanded us to keep Thy Precepts diligently ] o!
that — Hee that is the Commander, is pray'd to be the directer! Which calls to minde a prayer of one of the Auncients, Da Domine, quod jubes, & jube, quod vis;
that — He that is the Commander, is prayed to be the directer! Which calls to mind a prayer of one of the Ancients, Dam Domine, quod jubes, & jube, quod vis;
It is God (so in the 2 Phil. 13.) which worketh in you both to will and to doe of His good pleasure This for the first Priviledge, or Advantage. A second followeth:
It is God (so in the 2 Philip 13.) which works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure This for the First Privilege, or Advantage. A second follows:
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see the 2 Nehem. 4. [ The King said unto mee, for what dost thou make request? so I prayed to the God of Heaven ] did Nehemiah now turne aside into another roome? or did hee take unto him words in the hearing of the King? Nay, the present addition of the subsequent words [ And I said unto the King ] tells us;
see the 2 Nehemiah 4. [ The King said unto me, for what dost thou make request? so I prayed to the God of Heaven ] did Nehemiah now turn aside into Another room? or did he take unto him words in the hearing of the King? Nay, the present addition of the subsequent words [ And I said unto the King ] tells us;
yea though times should be never so uncomfortable. Moses endured, as seeing Him, who is invisible ] Heb. 11.27. Best for faithfulnesse, you may trust your selves with Him, Hee neither doth deceive, nor is deceiv'd;
yea though times should be never so uncomfortable. Moses endured, as seeing Him, who is invisible ] Hebrew 11.27. Best for faithfulness, you may trust your selves with Him, He neither does deceive, nor is deceived;
What doe you say to This walk, wherein the more a man dos stirre, and the more hee may? [ The way of the Lord, sayes Solomon, is strength to the upright ] Pro. 10.29. See also 15 Joh. 2. They that waite upon the Lord, have a promise of renewing their strength, Isa. 40. ult. ] The trees in our Orchards growing old give-over bearing;
What do you say to This walk, wherein the more a man dos stir, and the more he may? [ The Way of the Lord, Says Solomon, is strength to the upright ] Pro 10.29. See also 15 John 2. They that wait upon the Lord, have a promise of renewing their strength, Isaiah 40. ult. ] The trees in our Orchards growing old give-over bearing;
but [ those that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the Courts of our God, they shall bring forth fruit in old age ] Psal. 92.13, 14. Yea it is oft with them as with the setting Sunne, which shines gloriously then;
but [ those that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the Courts of our God, they shall bring forth fruit in old age ] Psalm 92.13, 14. Yea it is oft with them as with the setting Sun, which shines gloriously then;
The Almightie God ] And shall any thing be too hard for, or indeed hard to the Almightie? I said heretofore, that Walking with God will get th'ill will of the world,
The Almighty God ] And shall any thing be too hard for, or indeed hard to the Almighty? I said heretofore, that Walking with God will get th'ill will of the world,
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Carnall people looke upon God's people as a most exposed and imperilled people, because of their opposednes to the sins of the Times and places they live-in;
Carnal people look upon God's people as a most exposed and imperiled people, Because of their opposednes to the Sins of the Times and places they live-in;
how much more shining of face is i• to poore creatures to be great with the Greatest? No doubt, a mad bad world will not onely strange at it, that they run not with them,
how much more shining of face is i• to poor creatures to be great with the Greatest? No doubt, a mad bad world will not only strange At it, that they run not with them,
All people will walk every one in the Name of his God, and wee will walk in the Name of the Lord our God for ever and ever ] Indeed they had Cause to be confounded, not shee!
All people will walk every one in the Name of his God, and we will walk in the Name of the Lord our God for ever and ever ] Indeed they had Cause to be confounded, not she!
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Eighthly, Is it any Refreshment to men their walking and talking together, accordingly as wee say, Facundus Comes pro vehiculo? Then how much more may a soule delight it selfe in the Lord,
Eighthly, Is it any Refreshment to men their walking and talking together, accordingly as we say, Facundus Comes Pro vehiculo? Then how much more may a soul delight it self in the Lord,
and have the desire of his heart? Yea and whereas men, that are intimate with a man, may in time discover some undesireable thing in him, which may cause them to turne away from him.
and have the desire of his heart? Yea and whereas men, that Are intimate with a man, may in time discover Some undesirable thing in him, which may cause them to turn away from him.
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Ninthly, Do's a man's being among great men, hearing their wisdome, seeing their state, disingratiate the societie of the baser sort to him? How much-more serves this Communion with God to discommend vaine Companie to us,
Ninthly, Do's a Man's being among great men, hearing their Wisdom, seeing their state, disingratiate the society of the baser sort to him? How much-more serves this Communion with God to discommend vain Company to us,
know no better? David, in the 26 Psal. 3.4, 5. that had the Lord's loving kindnes before his Eyes, professes not to have sate with vaine persons, yea to have hated the Congregation of Evill doers. ]
know no better? David, in the 26 Psalm 3.4, 5. that had the Lord's loving kindness before his Eyes, Professes not to have sat with vain Persons, yea to have hated the Congregation of Evil doers. ]
and it's added, Hee was with them, coming-in and going out at Jerusalem ] Even as at the Courts of earthly Princes, their favourites want no favourers. This for Priviledges here: Then Secondly, As to Priviledges hereafter;
and it's added, He was with them, coming-in and going out At Jerusalem ] Even as At the Courts of earthly Princes, their favourites want no favourers. This for Privileges Here: Then Secondly, As to Privileges hereafter;
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and they are either Negative or Affirmative; and First, Negative; The portion of them that walk with God, what is it not? why! it is not Condemnation! Rom. 8.1. no! no! Condemnation is the World's portion!
and they Are either Negative or Affirmative; and First, Negative; The portion of them that walk with God, what is it not? why! it is not Condemnation! Rom. 8.1. no! no! Condemnation is the World's portion!
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[ When wee are judged, sayes th'Apostle, wee are chastened of the Lord, that wee should not be condemned with the world ] Two Scriptures would be laid together, this 1 Cor. 11.32 and the 2 Eph. 2. In the one you reade of the Course of the world,
[ When we Are judged, Says th'Apostle, we Are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world ] Two Scriptures would be laid together, this 1 Cor. 11.32 and the 2 Ephesians 2. In the one you read of the Course of the world,
and in the other of the Condemnation of the World; and looking at both you see, What the Course of the world Comes-to, ends-in; Condemnation! oh! fearfull Course! for oh! fearfull Condemnation!
and in the other of the Condemnation of the World; and looking At both you see, What the Course of the world Comes-to, ends-in; Condemnation! o! fearful Course! for o! fearful Condemnation!
But what's the Condition then of damned men? men, whose judgement is Eternall death? Who would for a world be one of th'world in the great day? So little cause, indeed none at all, have they to be so jocund and joviall in the meane time;
But what's the Condition then of damned men? men, whose judgement is Eternal death? Who would for a world be one of world in the great day? So little cause, indeed none At all, have they to be so jocund and jovial in the mean time;
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when Condemnation overtakes this course of their's then, I trow, will appeare what a difference there is 'twixt Walking with God, and walking after the world;
when Condemnation overtakes this course of their's then, I trow, will appear what a difference there is betwixt Walking with God, and walking After the world;
The companie there, the Devill and his Angells ] The continuance there, for wee heare of Everlasting fire ] but, in one word, the greater miserie it is to be damned,
The company there, the devil and his Angels ] The Continuance there, for we hear of Everlasting fire ] but, in one word, the greater misery it is to be damned,
I goe-on to Affirmative Priviledges, the hint whereof is given in this 5 Gen. 24. in the words next after the Text, where it is said of Enoch, Who walked with God, that God tooke him ] Wee have a word in our generation, that God has taken such a man, such a woman;
I gone to Affirmative Privileges, the hint whereof is given in this 5 Gen. 24. in the words next After the Text, where it is said of Enoch, Who walked with God, that God took him ] we have a word in our generation, that God has taken such a man, such a woman;
and though it be true, which I did timously advertise us of, that every Saint of God is not sure to be taken-away after the same marveilous manner, which I need not now to speake to;
and though it be true, which I did Timely advertise us of, that every Saint of God is not sure to be takenaway After the same marvelous manner, which I need not now to speak to;
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From within, according to that in the 1 Jac: 14. [ Every man is tempted when hee is drawn-away of his own lust and enticed ] Quis { que } sibi satan, said one, there is that within us, that is against us;
From within, according to that in the 1 Jacob: 14. [ Every man is tempted when he is drawn-away of his own lust and enticed ] Quis { que } sibi satan, said one, there is that within us, that is against us;
while wee Consider, that the old Serpent, when hee was yong could goe cunningly to worke, as wee see in the 3. Gen. ] I might say much of his Assiduitie,
while we Consider, that the old Serpent, when he was young could go cunningly to work, as we see in the 3. Gen. ] I might say much of his Assiduity,
for what so horrible and execrable a thing, which hee has not the face to moove for? Whose heart rises not to heare of worshipping the Devill? and yet very this did he speake to our Lord Christ about! Math. 4.9. ] Shortly!
for what so horrible and execrable a thing, which he has not the face to move for? Whose heart rises not to hear of worshipping the devil? and yet very this did he speak to our Lord christ about! Math. 4.9. ] Shortly!
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It's said of those Christian sufferers, in the 11 Heb. 37. That they were Tempted ] yea, aswell as stoned, sawn-asunder — ] Persecutors have gone all wayes to worke, used foule meanes and faire;
It's said of those Christian sufferers, in the 11 Hebrew 37. That they were Tempted ] yea, aswell as stoned, sawn-asunder — ] Persecutors have gone all ways to work, used foul means and fair;
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In this section what might be said of the corrupt Examples? of the carnall Counsells? of the Insinuations and flatteries of corrupt men? and indeed more might be said,
In this section what might be said of the corrupt Examples? of the carnal Counsels? of the Insinuations and flatteries of corrupt men? and indeed more might be said,
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Then secondly, For the Good, It's a truth, though indeed a sad truth, even good men are Instruments sometimes in temptations ] It was Peter, to whom Christ said, Get thee behinde mee Satan ] Math. 16.23. Loe Satan's Counsell in Peter's words, as ere now cunning knaves have ingaged in a busines of their own a man of better repute then themselves, that it might the better take; and oh!
Then secondly, For the Good, It's a truth, though indeed a sad truth, even good men Are Instruments sometime in temptations ] It was Peter, to whom christ said, Get thee behind me Satan ] Math. 16.23. Loe Satan's Counsel in Peter's words, as ere now cunning knaves have engaged in a business of their own a man of better repute then themselves, that it might the better take; and o!
who is not aware, how a temptation handled by a good hand has prov'd too-succesfull? Thus, in the 2 Gal. 13. Peter wanted not others to dissemble with him;
who is not aware, how a temptation handled by a good hand has proved too-succesfull? Thus, in the 2 Gal. 13. Peter wanted not Others to dissemble with him;
Good men, but too-oft, are misguiding enough, and therefore what a priviledge is it to be out of the reach of their Infirmities? But now, Come Death, and Goe Infirmities, Heb. 12.23. ] In Heaven, whither a good man goes, when he goes hence, are the soules and spirits of just men made perfect.
Good men, but too-oft, Are misguiding enough, and Therefore what a privilege is it to be out of the reach of their Infirmities? But now, Come Death, and Go Infirmities, Hebrew 12.23. ] In Heaven, whither a good man Goes, when he Goes hence, Are the Souls and spirits of just men made perfect.
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First, In regard of One's selfe. Secondly, In regard of Others. First, One's selfe; and so I say, Good men are taken from Evill, as unto perpetrating it themselves.
First, In regard of One's self. Secondly, In regard of Others. First, One's self; and so I say, Good men Are taken from Evil, as unto perpetrating it themselves.
speakes of Evill things being done in the Bodie ] and in the 3 Col. 5. [ Fornicaters, uncleanenesse, — Covetousnesse, are termed Your Members, which are upon the earth ] Then what a priviledge it is to be taken unto a Condition of being unfinn'd, will appeare,
speaks of Evil things being done in the Body ] and in the 3 Col. 5. [ Fornicators, uncleanness, — Covetousness, Are termed Your Members, which Are upon the earth ] Then what a privilege it is to be taken unto a Condition of being unfinned, will appear,
For first, There is not upon Earth a just man, that doth good, and sinneth not ] Eccles. 7.20. In Heaven it is otherwise with good men, There they doe good, and sinne not; but here they doe both;
For First, There is not upon Earth a just man, that does good, and Sinneth not ] Eccles. 7.20. In Heaven it is otherwise with good men, There they do good, and sin not; but Here they do both;
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yea the Children of the bigger end, and greatly too; David was a precious man, yet Nathan tells him, in the 2 Sam. 12.14. hee had done a deed, by which he had given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme ] And besides Iniquitie thus generally, what might be said of the Iniquitie of holy things? Exod. 28.38. Oh! alas!
yea the Children of the bigger end, and greatly too; David was a precious man, yet Nathan tells him, in the 2 Sam. 12.14. he had done a deed, by which he had given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to Blaspheme ] And beside Iniquity thus generally, what might be said of the Iniquity of holy things? Exod 28.38. Oh! alas!
I come now in a second place to speake of it in regard of others; now these sustaine a double consideration, for they are within, or without, 1 Cor. 5.12.
I come now in a second place to speak of it in regard of Others; now these sustain a double consideration, for they Are within, or without, 1 Cor. 5.12.
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And first, if they be within, then wee heare, out of that 1 Cor. 5.2. what a good man's duty is in case of the sins of such, why I to Mourne ] And, no doubt, there are in one generatiō after another, that sigh for all the abominations, that are done in the midst of Jerusalem ] Ezek. 9.4.
And First, if they be within, then we hear, out of that 1 Cor. 5.2. what a good Man's duty is in case of the Sins of such, why I to Mourn ] And, no doubt, there Are in one generation After Another, that sighs for all the abominations, that Are done in the midst of Jerusalem ] Ezekiel 9.4.
First, God, for is it not ordinarie, the world upon observation of such sins within the pale of the Church to fall foule even upon Religion? yea though the professor that's such an offender, be one of the lower sort, suppose a servant;
First, God, for is it not ordinary, the world upon observation of such Sins within the pale of the Church to fallen foul even upon Religion? yea though the professor that's such an offender, be one of the lower sort, suppose a servant;
for how common is it, the World, when such sins are in the Church, to fall foule upon all for some? What's that you heare Jacob say to Simeon and Levi, in the 34 Gen. 30, who had dealt so,
for how Common is it, the World, when such Sins Are in the Church, to fallen foul upon all for Some? What's that you hear Jacob say to Simeon and Levi, in the 34 Gen. 30, who had dealt so,
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as they had done, so treacherously, so cruelly? [ Yee have troubled mee, to make mee to stinke among the Inhabitants of the Land ] Though with God the soule of the son shall not beare the iniquitie of the father,
as they had done, so treacherously, so cruelly? [ Ye have troubled me, to make me to stink among the Inhabitants of the Land ] Though with God the soul of the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father,
Thirdly, While wee Consider the ungodly; for the grosse sinnes of professors, how pitifully-aedifying are they of them? They serve First, To Confirme them;
Thirdly, While we Consider the ungodly; for the gross Sins of professors, how pitifully-aedifying Are they of them? They serve First, To Confirm them;
and walk in lies, they strengthen also the hands of evill doers, that none doth returne from his wickednes ] One grosse sin in any, that professe to know somewhat of th•matter,
and walk in lies, they strengthen also the hands of evil doers, that none does return from his wickedness ] One gross since in any, that profess to know somewhat of th•matter,
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now how can wee but think, they'l be glad to see, what they looked for? See the 2 Cor. 11.12. Upon so many accounts are the grosse sins of professors, scandalous sins, and so great matter of mourning to Sions mourners;
now how can we but think, They'll be glad to see, what they looked for? See the 2 Cor. 11.12. Upon so many accounts Are the gross Sins of professors, scandalous Sins, and so great matter of mourning to Zions mourners;
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and therefore shall speake somewhat largely to it, yet in a method; speaking First, To the Grounds of it. Secondly, The Properties of it. Grounds first;
and Therefore shall speak somewhat largely to it, yet in a method; speaking First, To the Grounds of it. Secondly, The Properties of it. Grounds First;
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when you returne to the Psalmist in the fore-cited Psalme, you'l observe him in taking to heart the wickednes of the wicked, to take notice of God's Interest, what wrong, what affront was done to Him the whiles [ They kept not, sayes hee, Thy Word ] They have forsaken Thy Law ] have forgotten Thy Words ] Thy ] Thy ] Thy ] Men's servants have some sense of their Masters matters, Men's Children of Parents Concernments!
when you return to the Psalmist in the forecited Psalm, You'll observe him in taking to heart the wickedness of the wicked, to take notice of God's Interest, what wrong, what affront was done to Him the while [ They kept not, Says he, Thy Word ] They have forsaken Thy Law ] have forgotten Thy Words ] Thy ] Thy ] Thy ] Men's Servants have Some sense of their Masters matters, Men's Children of Parents Concernments!
how then should an honest heart, so farr as it is selfe, but rise at the thought, at the sight of just Power & Greatnes receiving such affronts? that ever dust and ashes should dare to flie in the face of the most high God? oppose His Crown and Dignity,
how then should an honest heart, so Far as it is self, but rise At the Thought, At the sighed of just Power & Greatness receiving such affronts? that ever dust and Ashes should Dare to fly in the face of the most high God? oppose His Crown and Dignity,
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so His Holines provoked? The friends of God are not un-knowing, how Contrarie to the nature and pleasure of their loving God and Father sin is, and Grosse sin!
so His Holiness provoked? The Friends of God Are not unknowing, how Contrary to the nature and pleasure of their loving God and Father since is, and Gross since!
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[ Thou art of purer Eyes, sayes the Prophet in the 1 Habac. 13. then to behold Evill, and canst not looke upon iniquitie ] Indeed, in the sense of Apprehension Hee cannot looke off;
[ Thou art of Purer Eyes, Says the Prophet in the 1 Habakkuk 13. then to behold Evil, and Canst not look upon iniquity ] Indeed, in the sense of Apprehension He cannot look off;
But in the sense of Approbation the sense of that place ] Hee cannot looke-on! Like as wee are heard to say of Persons or Things wee like not, that wee Cannot endure to looke on them.
But in the sense of Approbation the sense of that place ] He cannot looke-on! Like as we Are herd to say of Persons or Things we like not, that we Cannot endure to look on them.
No! no! This is that, which Hee is said to Hate, to be Grieved-at, vexed and fretted with, Ezek. 16.43. [ Thou hast fretted mee in all these things ] A neate man cannot away with filthines; well!
No! no! This is that, which He is said to Hate, to be Grieved-at, vexed and fretted with, Ezekiel 16.43. [ Thou hast fretted me in all these things ] A neat man cannot away with filthiness; well!
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God is glorious in Holines, and therefore how should ever so much Puritie be pleas'd with the veriest filth? Oh! there's no myre, muck, vomit to sin! Now, my Brethren!
God is glorious in Holiness, and Therefore how should ever so much Purity be pleased with the veriest filth? Oh! there's no mire, muck, vomit to since! Now, my Brothers!
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and done this Evill in thy sight ] Here's what I say, Against ] and, Before ] Now you all know, what a sense wee have of a friend being wrong'd to his face, wee tell with trouble,
and done this Evil in thy sighed ] Here's what I say, Against ] and, Before ] Now you all know, what a sense we have of a friend being wronged to his face, we tell with trouble,
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how the wickednesse of the wicked stares God in the face? how all their blasphemous Belchings are in His Hearing, all their filthy Actings in His Sight;
how the wickedness of the wicked stares God in the face? how all their blasphemous Belchings Are in His Hearing, all their filthy Actings in His Sighed;
shortly, when hee considers the Impudencie of Iniquitie, that there was no more sense and consideration of divine Inspection, that this was not a Retentive to them. This for the first Ground.
shortly, when he considers the Impudency of Iniquity, that there was no more sense and consideration of divine Inspection, that this was not a Retentive to them. This for the First Ground.
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now, what Comfort there is in freenesse, especially from great offences, is visible in the Psalmist, who pleaseth himselfe much with this, in the 19.13. [ Then ] as if this were some great matter!
now, what Comfort there is in freeness, especially from great offences, is visible in the Psalmist, who Pleases himself much with this, in the 19.13. [ Then ] as if this were Some great matter!
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tells us one sinner destroyeth much good ] what dos many an one then? when one customarie swearer, one common drunkard, one ordinarie Sabbath-breaker — is so ill a member, in a Citie, Towne, familie, what are many such? and what danger is house, place in, where they are? in what danger of the plague, where so many have bann'd and curs'd with it? and so concerning other Judgements,
tells us one sinner Destroyeth much good ] what dos many an one then? when one customary swearer, one Common drunkard, one ordinary Sabbath breaker — is so ill a member, in a city, Town, family, what Are many such? and what danger is house, place in, where they Are? in what danger of the plague, where so many have banned and cursed with it? and so Concerning other Judgments,
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[ Slay utterly, sayes the Lord in the 6 verse, old and yong, but come not neare any man, upon whom is the mark ] Mourning for the sins of the times and places they live in, loses good men nothing;
[ Slay utterly, Says the Lord in the 6 verse, old and young, but come not near any man, upon whom is the mark ] Mourning for the Sins of the times and places they live in, loses good men nothing;
First, Wee can finde, that Good men have Grieved Indeed, and not onely made a shew of sorrow; Psal. 119.158. All that are in Blacks, are not ever in Mourning, but the Psalmist was no Counterfeit;
First, we can find, that Good men have Grieved Indeed, and not only made a show of sorrow; Psalm 119.158. All that Are in Blacks, Are not ever in Mourning, but the Psalmist was no Counterfeit;
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while the sins of Men are the sport of Devills, they were his Heart-breake; his spirit was troubled to see God dishonoured, soules defiled, endangered.
while the Sins of Men Are the sport of Devils, they were his Heartbreak; his Spirit was troubled to see God dishonoured, Souls defiled, endangered.
Secondly, As good men have been Grieved Indeed, so in Great Measure; it's said of L•t, in the 2 Pet. 2.8. That hee vexed his righteous soule with their unlawfull deedes ] The word in the Greeke Text for vexing is a Metaphor from Torture!
Secondly, As good men have been Grieved Indeed, so in Great Measure; it's said of L•t, in the 2 Pet. 2.8. That he vexed his righteous soul with their unlawful Deeds ] The word in the Greek Text for vexing is a Metaphor from Torture!
so far the righteous man was from taking Content in their abominable Courses, as they were to him, what dagger-poynts at the heart of another, what pinns and bodkins thrust into the flesh, what the Rack to the Bodie!
so Far the righteous man was from taking Content in their abominable Courses, as they were to him, what dagger-poynts At the heart of Another, what pins and bodkins thrust into the Flesh, what the Rack to the Body!
as it is the Evill of Suffering: Now this may be conceived either in the sense of Passion, or of Compassion. In the sense of Feeling, or of Fellow-feeling.
as it is the Evil of Suffering: Now this may be conceived either in the sense of Passion, or of Compassion. In the sense of Feeling, or of Fellow-feeling.
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And first, of Feeling, in order to one's own miseries and distresses; [ If in this life onely, sayes th'Apostle, in the 1 Cor. 15.19. wee have hope in Christ, wee are of all men most miserable ] Hardly any out of hell suffer more then Gods people;
And First, of Feeling, in order to one's own misery's and Distresses; [ If in this life only, Says th'Apostle, in the 1 Cor. 15.19. we have hope in christ, we Are of all men most miserable ] Hardly any out of hell suffer more then God's people;
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[ Thorough many tribulations wee must enter into the kingdome of God ] Acts 14.22. The kingdome of God is like unto a stately house, that has a deep and rough way leading to it;
[ Thorough many tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of God ] Acts 14.22. The Kingdom of God is like unto a stately house, that has a deep and rough Way leading to it;
and much tribulation ] and this much tribulation is a way, that will not be miss'd, this way wee must enter ] Yea Kings and Princes in their generations have not known how to putt by;
and much tribulation ] and this much tribulation is a Way, that will not be missed, this Way we must enter ] Yea Kings and Princes in their generations have not known how to put by;
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yea spirituall Desertion, when God hides His face a child of light walks in darknes? Did wee pursue suffering in the latitude of it, it would appeare a priviledge with a witnesse to be out of the reach of it.
yea spiritual Desertion, when God hides His face a child of Light walks in darkness? Did we pursue suffering in the latitude of it, it would appear a privilege with a witness to be out of the reach of it.
and now while I shew you what a sympathizing people the people of God are, I in effect shew, what an Advantage againe it is to be tooke out of the walk of others afflictions,
and now while I show you what a sympathizing people the people of God Are, I in Effect show, what an Advantage again it is to be took out of the walk of Others afflictions,
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while wee Consider, that Hee, who professeth to be afflicted Himselfe in all the afflictions of His people, Isai. 63.9. ] Hath also given Command concerning Compassion, Rom. 12.15.
while we Consider, that He, who Professes to be afflicted Himself in all the afflictions of His people, Isaiah 63.9. ] Hath also given Command Concerning Compassion, Rom. 12.15.
and accordingly wee can finde, which is the Thing I intend, onely I thought to usher-in their Compassionatenes somewhat honorably, by giving account of their Rule, as well as their practise!
and accordingly we can find, which is the Thing I intend, only I Thought to usher-in their Compassionatenes somewhat honorably, by giving account of their Rule, as well as their practice!
Did not I, sayes Job, in the 30.25. weepe for him, that was in trouble? Was not my soule grieved for the poore? ] The interrogative is strongly affirmative!
Did not I, Says Job, in the 30.25. weep for him, that was in trouble? Was not my soul grieved for the poor? ] The interrogative is strongly affirmative!
and there as the Kings Cup-bearer, hee sate warme, wanted nothing, Courts abound with Contents, what needs hee to trouble himselfe about others, who saw his own Condition so good? Yea but looke the 1 Nehem. 2. and loe,
and there as the Kings Cupbearer, he sat warm, wanted nothing, Courts abound with Contents, what needs he to trouble himself about Others, who saw his own Condition so good? Yea but look the 1 Nehemiah 2. and lo,
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Naomi was Mother to these, that there shee calls daughters, by marriage, Ruth 1.3, 4. ] and her sons, that had married these women, were dead, 5 v. ] It's ordinary at this day,
Naomi was Mother to these, that there she calls daughters, by marriage, Ruth 1.3, 4. ] and her Sons, that had married these women, were dead, 5 v. ] It's ordinary At this day,
But behold, they had bowells for their kindred according to faith, as well as flesh; see the 1 Rev. 9. Communion of Saints is partly with respect to sufferings;
But behold, they had bowels for their kindred according to faith, as well as Flesh; see the 1 Rev. 9. Communion of Saints is partly with respect to sufferings;
how could hee have intreated, and interposed more for him? And now that I have spoken thus of friends, naturall and Christian friends! what might I have added
how could he have entreated, and interposed more for him? And now that I have spoken thus of Friends, natural and Christian Friends! what might I have added
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In a third place touching Enemies? David in the 35 Psal. 14, 15. When such were sick, behaved himselfe as though they had been his Brethren ] Wee know, who Causes His Sunne to shine upon the Evill and unthankfull ] and what it is, speakes us That Father's Children, why!
In a third place touching Enemies? David in the 35 Psalm 14, 15. When such were sick, behaved himself as though they had been his Brothers ] we know, who Causes His Sun to shine upon the Evil and unthankful ] and what it is, speaks us That Father's Children, why!
First, They have been Grieved both upon Outward and spirituall accounts, as men that had respect both to the Bodies and Soules of men; see the 2 Cor. 11.29. Cum 35 Psal. 14, 15.
First, They have been Grieved both upon Outward and spiritual accounts, as men that had respect both to the Bodies and Souls of men; see the 2 Cor. 11.29. Cum 35 Psalm 14, 15.
Secondly, Upon Greater and lesser accounts, as those, whose bowells were indeed tender, Phil. 2.26. Thirdly, Upon publick and private, as those, whose hearts God had inlarged, Psal. 102.13, 14. Fourthly;
Secondly, Upon Greater and lesser accounts, as those, whose bowels were indeed tender, Philip 2.26. Thirdly, Upon public and private, as those, whose hearts God had enlarged, Psalm 102.13, 14. Fourthly;
you heard erst how David behaved himself in time of his Enemies sicknes, as if it had been a friend or brother had not been well, Psal. 35. ] A carnall heart is readie to say in such a case, A great matter of him; good shuttance, and so forth.
you herd erst how David behaved himself in time of his Enemies sickness, as if it had been a friend or brother had not been well, Psalm 35. ] A carnal heart is ready to say in such a case, A great matter of him; good shuttance, and so forth.
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But you see clearely, what an Heart-broken people the people of God have been, and so cannot looke-off their priviledge in being takenaway from the Evill to Come.
But you see clearly, what an Heartbroken people the people of God have been, and so cannot looke-off their privilege in being takenaway from the Evil to Come.
Now whereas I have been speaking all this while of being taken from Evill, haply some, that would seeme to take off somewhat from the priviledge I have shew'd there is in their being Taken, are readie to say,
Now whereas I have been speaking all this while of being taken from Evil, haply Some, that would seem to take off somewhat from the privilege I have showed there is in their being Taken, Are ready to say,
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But, are not good men taken-away from some Good, as well as all Evill? Hezekiah, in the 38 Isa. 10, 11, 12. looking upon himselfe as a dead man, speakes of being Deprived ] I am deprived, sayes he, of the Residue of my yeares Hee addeth [ I shall not see the Lord even the Lord in the land of the living, I shall behold man no more —.
But, Are not good men takenaway from Some Good, as well as all Evil? Hezekiah, in the 38 Isaiah 10, 11, 12. looking upon himself as a dead man, speaks of being Deprived ] I am deprived, Says he, of the Residue of my Years He adds [ I shall not see the Lord even the Lord in the land of the living, I shall behold man no more —.
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Peradventure as a Good man is a Great man, but Come Death, and Goe Greatnesse! [ His glory shall not descend after him ] Psal. 49.17. No, it shall not;
Peradventure as a Good man is a Great man, but Come Death, and Go Greatness! [ His glory shall not descend After him ] Psalm 49.17. No, it shall not;
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In the 6 Dan. 1, 2, 3, 4. It pleased Darius to preferre Daniel, yea but this pleased not the Praesidents and Princes, witnesse their conspirings and practisings.
In the 6 Dan. 1, 2, 3, 4. It pleased Darius to prefer daniel, yea but this pleased not the Presidents and Princes, witness their conspirings and practisings.
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and who is not aware from the 1 Job 14, 15. That it is not all our care and diligence, that can at all times secure our Havings? [ The Oxen, sayes the Text, were plowing, and the Asses were feeding beside them,
and who is not aware from the 1 Job 14, 15. That it is not all our care and diligence, that can At all times secure our Havings? [ The Oxen, Says the Text, were plowing, and the Asses were feeding beside them,
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and as for the Riches before him, much might be said of the Treasure in Heaven, such a safe place Heaven is, out of all danger of Invasion and Plunder; see the 12 Luc. 33.
and as for the Riches before him, much might be said of the Treasure in Heaven, such a safe place Heaven is, out of all danger of Invasion and Plunder; see the 12 Luke 33.
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I might have spoken in this Section of the malice of Satan, malignancie of the World, self-suspition and jealousie, what care and feare an honest heart is in,
I might have spoken in this Section of the malice of Satan, malignancy of the World, Self-suspicion and jealousy, what care and Fear an honest heart is in,
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indeed neare and deare Relation is capable of very great affliction, and how afflicting is such affliction? Children are certaine Cares, and uncertaine Comforts;
indeed near and deer Relation is capable of very great affliction, and how afflicting is such affliction? Children Are certain Cares, and uncertain Comforts;
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Fifthly, To be taken indeed from the spectacle and bearing staffe, from weaknes, witherdnes, from a time & condition a man should say, hee had no pleasure in, this primâ facie, were a priviledge;
Fifthly, To be taken indeed from the spectacle and bearing staff, from weakness, witherdnes, from a time & condition a man should say, he had no pleasure in, this primâ fancy, were a privilege;
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and when there is such joy, as there is, for a man's being borne into the World, what sorrow is there at their carrying-out? See the 16 Joh. 21. Cum 2 Math. 18. Secondly, As for Person; oh!
and when there is such joy, as there is, for a Man's being born into the World, what sorrow is there At their carrying-out? See the 16 John 21. Cum 2 Math. 18. Secondly, As for Person; o!
The Lord Jesus attained not the one half of the ordinarie age of man, yet is heard to say, in the 17 Joh. 4. [ I have finished the Work which thou gavest mee to doe ]
The Lord jesus attained not the one half of the ordinary age of man, yet is herd to say, in the 17 John 4. [ I have finished the Work which thou Gavest me to do ]
but a man, that feares God may both be, and dye Indebted. But it would be observed how the providence of God has favour'd such a case, as this; 2 Kings 4.1. —
but a man, that fears God may both be, and die Indebted. But it would be observed how the providence of God has favoured such a case, as this; 2 Kings 4.1. —
it is not onely men, whose wives and children expect great matters from them, that may hope to have their good word being gone. Then, for the living; why!
it is not only men, whose wives and children expect great matters from them, that may hope to have their good word being gone. Then, for the living; why!
Secondly, It well becomes a servant of God to rellish savourily the Things of God, to account it an Heaven upon Earth to Enjoy Sabbaths, solemne Meetings, Psal. 63.1, 2, 3. But then,
Secondly, It well becomes a servant of God to relish savourily the Things of God, to account it an Heaven upon Earth to Enjoy Sabbaths, solemn Meetings, Psalm 63.1, 2, 3. But then,
thirdly, if Heaven upon Earth be such an Heaven, what's Heaven in Heaven? if the way be so pleasant, what's the Countrey? if the Meanes, what the End? if Glimpses, what Sun-shine? if the Lesse, what the More? 2 Cor. 5.5, 6, 7, 8. And one word further, Is it not hard to Enjoy Ordinances,
Thirdly, if Heaven upon Earth be such an Heaven, what's Heaven in Heaven? if the Way be so pleasant, what's the Country? if the Means, what the End? if Glimpses, what Sunshine? if the Less, what the More? 2 Cor. 5.5, 6, 7, 8. And one word further, Is it not hard to Enjoy Ordinances,
and especially Constantly, and not miscarry about them? not wantonnize in the Plentifull times of the Gospel? Even as in poynt of outward store we say proverbially, Plentie is no daintie. When there were Paul, Apollo, Cephas; oh!
and especially Constantly, and not miscarry about them? not wantonize in the Plentiful times of the Gospel? Even as in point of outward store we say proverbially, Plenty is no dainty. When there were Paul, Apollo, Cephas; o!
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So as when wee have lookt into the matter, it is not meerely Ordinances, freedome and fulnesse of Ordinances, varietie of sweet Instruments that a good man is taken from,
So as when we have looked into the matter, it is not merely Ordinances, freedom and fullness of Ordinances, variety of sweet Instruments that a good man is taken from,
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Whither? Whither is a good man taken, when hee's taken? Heare our Saviour in the 23 Luc. 43. [ To day shalt thou be with mee in Paradise ] Compare this with another Scripture, the 2 Cor. 12.4. and Paradise is Heaven ] whereof the Earthly Paradise was a shadow;
Whither? Whither is a good man taken, when he's taken? Hear our Saviour in the 23 Luke 43. [ To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise ] Compare this with Another Scripture, the 2 Cor. 12.4. and Paradise is Heaven ] whereof the Earthly Paradise was a shadow;
The Earthly Paradise wanted not it's Accommodations and Comforts, and Heaven even abounds! which is called sometimes also, The Better Countrey ] Heb. 11.26.
The Earthly Paradise wanted not it's Accommodations and Comforts, and Heaven even abounds! which is called sometime also, The Better Country ] Hebrew 11.26.
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as indeed your good men are your truely-so call'd good fellowes, but yet is not Being with Christ a great deale better then being Here? the Heavenly is the Better Countrey, better for honour,
as indeed your good men Are your truely-so called good Fellows, but yet is not Being with christ a great deal better then being Here? the Heavenly is the Better Country, better for honour,
What House to be compared with the Father's house? according as you have it term'd in the 14 Joh. 2. That's the House with Mansions ] and many Mansions ] Wee tell here below of Mansion-houses,
What House to be compared with the Father's house? according as you have it termed in the 14 John 2. That's the House with Mansions ] and many Mansions ] we tell Here below of Mansion-houses,
& Crowned heads, [ Thus saith the Lord, the Heaven is my throne, and the Earth is my foot-stoole ] Isai. 66.1. I might be large in recounting the severall sweet Appellations Heaven has, and in descanting upon them!
& Crowned Heads, [ Thus Says the Lord, the Heaven is my throne, and the Earth is my footstool ] Isaiah 66.1. I might be large in recounting the several sweet Appellations Heaven has, and in descanting upon them!
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First, That the Spirit of God in the Word of God speaking of Heaven, speakes of the most excellent Thing upon Earth as Kingdome ] Paradise ] and the like, 2 Cor. 12.4.
First, That the Spirit of God in the Word of God speaking of Heaven, speaks of the most excellent Thing upon Earth as Kingdom ] Paradise ] and the like, 2 Cor. 12.4.
First, It is a Case of Home-dwelling; a good man, while hee is here, is a stranger, Psal. 119.19. a stranger in his own house, at his own Table, by his own fire, in his own bed!
First, It is a Case of Home-dwelling; a good man, while he is Here, is a stranger, Psalm 119.19. a stranger in his own house, At his own Table, by his own fire, in his own Bed!
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but once gotten to Heaven, and gotten Home; Advena in terris, in coelis civis, 2 Cor. 5.2. In Heaven, as at Home, is most of our Meanes, top of our kinne, our longest continuance.
but once got to Heaven, and got Home; Advena in terris, in Coelis civis, 2 Cor. 5.2. In Heaven, as At Home, is most of our Means, top of our kin, our longest Continuance.
as a miserable people, and, not to matter their judgement much, wee know, who said, If in this life onely wee have hope in Christ, wee are of all men most miserable ] And I had occasion in another part of this Discourse to say, That hardly any out of hell suffer more then God's people!
as a miserable people, and, not to matter their judgement much, we know, who said, If in this life only we have hope in christ, we Are of all men most miserable ] And I had occasion in Another part of this Discourse to say, That hardly any out of hell suffer more then God's people!
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according to that in the 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. [ Know yee not, that the unrighteous shall not inherite the kingdome of God? — ] Heaven is an undefiled Inheritance, no dirtie dogg tramples upon that golden pavement;
according to that in the 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. [ Know ye not, that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? — ] Heaven is an undefiled Inheritance, no dirty dog tramples upon that golden pavement;
Yea but God has promised the kingdome to them that love Him and every one that loves Him that begate, loves him also that is begotten of Him ] 1 Joh. 5.1. Cum 1 Jac: 12.
Yea but God has promised the Kingdom to them that love Him and every one that loves Him that begat, loves him also that is begotten of Him ] 1 John 5.1. Cum 1 Jacob: 12.
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as well as they cause themselves many an heavy heart? Doe not you think, that Aaron and Miriam, when they spake against Moses, try'd him, what mettall he was made of? Num. 12.1, 2, 3. Yea but, Persecution is a flower, that growes in Heaven's Garden!
as well as they cause themselves many an heavy heart? Do not you think, that Aaron and Miriam, when they spoke against Moses, tried him, what mettle he was made of? Num. 12.1, 2, 3. Yea but, Persecution is a flower, that grows in Heaven's Garden!
but then what a joy will it be to enjoy so many? Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, the brethren and sisters, that have dyed in the Lord? This for the Generall account. The Speciall followeth, and
but then what a joy will it be to enjoy so many? Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, the brothers and Sisters, that have died in the Lord? This for the General account. The Special follows, and
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Thirdly, Wee now think the Communion of His people Comfortable, judge then of the Fountaine by the streame, of the Sun by the Beames, what Companie Himself is, who hath made them so good Companie! Psal. 16.3.
Thirdly, we now think the Communion of His people Comfortable, judge then of the Fountain by the stream, of the Sun by the Beams, what Company Himself is, who hath made them so good Company! Psalm 16.3.
Yea but how-many by this day have dyed in the faith? how many of our fathers are there to be gathered to? Heb. 11.32. Lastly, Here, as I have said, the Members of Christ have their Earthly Members, so as there's oft sad differences among Saints;
Yea but how-many by this day have died in the faith? how many of our Father's Are there to be gathered to? Hebrew 11.32. Lastly, Here, as I have said, the Members of christ have their Earthly Members, so as there's oft sad differences among Saints;
there they live in peace, and with the God of love and peace, are all friends, are at Rest, Rev. 14.13. What a societie is that? and what a priviledge to be taken To them? You have had the Terminus ad Quem in an Judicative sense.
there they live in peace, and with the God of love and peace, Are all Friends, Are At Rest, Rev. 14.13. What a society is that? and what a privilege to be taken To them? You have had the Terminus ad Whom in an Judicative sense.
I answer, it cannot be denied, but the Prophet, where he speakes of mercifull men being taken away, speakes of the Righteous perishing! but, Sensu suo & sano! heare him out,
I answer, it cannot be denied, but the Prophet, where he speaks of merciful men being taken away, speaks of the Righteous perishing! but, Sensu Sue & Sano! hear him out,
indeed, it may well be conceived, that the Prophet us'd the word perishing ] with respect to the carnall, carelesse men hee speakes of, who Considered not ] laid not to heart ] the taking away of righteous and mercifull men ] What perisht men, lost men are good men to such men? to men, that never matter the losse, feare not the sequele? but,
indeed, it may well be conceived, that the Prophet used the word perishing ] with respect to the carnal, careless men he speaks of, who Considered not ] laid not to heart ] the taking away of righteous and merciful men ] What perished men, lost men Are good men to such men? to men, that never matter the loss, Fear not the sequel? but,
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thy hand findeth to doe, doe it with thy might, for there is no work in the grave, whither thou goest ] There's no stirring of either hand or foot, ] And though there be not,
thy hand finds to do, do it with thy might, for there is no work in the grave, whither thou goest ] There's no stirring of either hand or foot, ] And though there be not,
for hee hath been dead foure dayes ] But, why should wee be troubled to think at that, which shall not trouble us? And as for others, the grave drawes a Curtaine between the dead and the living, Gen. 23.4. Fifthly, Confusednes;
for he hath been dead foure days ] But, why should we be troubled to think At that, which shall not trouble us? And as for Others, the grave draws a Curtain between the dead and the living, Gen. 23.4. Fifthly, Confusedness;
and Hee will, so as a good man may boldly say, This Crrruptible must put on incorruption ] This ] as if hee clapt himselfe on the breast, while hee spoke! Sixthly, Continuednes;
and He will, so as a good man may boldly say, This Crrruptible must put on incorruption ] This ] as if he clapped himself on the breast, while he spoke! Sixthly, Continuednes;
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Secondly, As for the Soule, and any Exceptions anent that, I shall onely say, That the Papists ignis fatuus, or fire of praetended Purgatorie, needs not afray or astumble such,
Secondly, As for the Soul, and any Exceptions anent that, I shall only say, That the Papists ignis fatuus, or fire of pretended Purgatory, needs not affray or astumble such,
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a Third place they know not, nor therefore may wee acknowledge, Luc. 16.22, 23 It has been said prettily of Purgatorie, That it's a fire for warming the Pope's Kitchin:
a Third place they know not, nor Therefore may we acknowledge, Luke 16.22, 23 It has been said prettily of Purgatory, That it's a fire for warming the Pope's Kitchen:
Indeed the Papists wrest many Scriptures in this, as in other cases, which diverse Orthodoxe, have in their Polemicall discourses sufficiently vindicated from their false Glosses;
Indeed the Papists wrest many Scriptures in this, as in other cases, which diverse Orthodox, have in their Polemical discourses sufficiently vindicated from their false Glosses;
so as I shall onely produce one Testimony in the Case, indeed a voice from Heaven, which speakes not like one of them, in the 14 Rev. 13. Blessed are the dead, that dye in the Lord from henceforth,
so as I shall only produce one Testimony in the Case, indeed a voice from Heaven, which speaks not like one of them, in the 14 Rev. 13. Blessed Are the dead, that die in the Lord from henceforth,
yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest — [ Wee heare here, what the Spirit speakes of, Rest ] what the voyce from Heaven proclaimeth, Blessednes and whether it's fitter to beleeve God, or them, judge!
yea Says the Spirit, that they may rest — [ we hear Here, what the Spirit speaks of, Rest ] what the voice from Heaven proclaims, Blessedness and whither it's fitter to believe God, or them, judge!
them I say, that teach a certaine place, in which as in a prison soules are purged after this life, which were not fully purged in this life, that so being so cleansed they may enter into Heaven,
them I say, that teach a certain place, in which as in a prison Souls Are purged After this life, which were not Fully purged in this life, that so being so cleansed they may enter into Heaven,
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because of the wicked that forsake thy Law ] Psal. 119 53. There was cause for the wicked to have feared, was there not? Yea but the good man trembled;
Because of the wicked that forsake thy Law ] Psalm 119 53. There was cause for the wicked to have feared, was there not? Yea but the good man trembled;
trembled to think, what Courses they runne, how provoking of God, how imperilling of themselves, for indeed such, as so walk, whither are they walking the whiles? Why!
trembled to think, what Courses they run, how provoking of God, how imperilling of themselves, for indeed such, as so walk, whither Are they walking the while? Why!
doe not such walk with such an one, as if they could see, they could not but have cause to be afraid-of? Th'Apostle in the 2 Eph. 2. speaks of Walking according to the Prince of the power of the aire ] This is their walk,
do not such walk with such an one, as if they could see, they could not but have cause to be afraid-of? Th'Apostle in the 2 Ephesians 2. speaks of Walking according to the Prince of the power of the air ] This is their walk,
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and never more be called Adversarie ] roaring Lyon ] Possibly, these wicked wretches will think much to heare so much of the Devill and not stick to defie him,
and never more be called Adversary ] roaring Lyon ] Possibly, these wicked wretches will think much to hear so much of the devil and not stick to defy him,
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They, in the 2 Psal. 3. that would not have Christ to raigne over them, tell of Bands and Coards ] of breaking them asunder ] Casting them off ] Oh! alas!
They, in the 2 Psalm 3. that would not have christ to Reign over them, tell of Bans and Coards ] of breaking them asunder ] Casting them off ] Oh! alas!
and they see Religion and Affliction oft together, Religion and Persecution, and therefore Vadet Christus Cum suo Evangelio, let Christ and Gospell goe, for they'l not goe-after.
and they see Religion and Affliction oft together, Religion and Persecution, and Therefore Vadet Christus Cum Sue Evangelio, let christ and Gospel go, for They'll not goe-after.
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First, Whereas they cry out of so much strictnes and straitenes, what is it the wayes of God doe abridge a man of? is it not, what hee cannot without danger take libertie to? Heare St. Peter, in the 1.2.11. I beseech you — abstaine from fleshly lusts, which warr against the soule ] Sure! a faire motion;
First, Whereas they cry out of so much strictness and straitenes, what is it the ways of God do abridge a man of? is it not, what he cannot without danger take liberty to? Hear Saint Peter, in the 1.2.11. I beseech you — abstain from fleshly Lustiest, which war against the soul ] Sure! a fair motion;
as this Walking with God is displeasing to them in regard of Others; according to that in the 2 Tim. 3.12. [ All that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution ] This Godlines the world has all along had a dislike-of.
as this Walking with God is displeasing to them in regard of Others; according to that in the 2 Tim. 3.12. [ All that will live godly in christ jesus, shall suffer persecution ] This Godliness the world has all along had a dislike-of.
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Witnesse first, their strangeing at it, 1 Pet. 4.4. It's ordinary for carnall people to marvell, what's the matter, when a soule breakes off from them;
Witness First, their strangeing At it, 1 Pet. 4.4. It's ordinary for carnal people to marvel, what's the matter, when a soul breaks off from them;
they think, it's more adoe then needs, that such are more nice, then wise. Thirdly, As Despising, so Dispraising, 1 Pet. 4.4. For out of th'abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh;
they think, it's more ado then needs, that such Are more Nicaenae, then wise. Thirdly, As Despising, so Dispraising, 1 Pet. 4.4. For out of abundance of the heart the Mouth speaks;
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Secondly, Why should the World be displeased to have a pleasure done them? for, besides all that might be said of the Good Examples good men give them,
Secondly, Why should the World be displeased to have a pleasure done them? for, beside all that might be said of the Good Examples good men give them,
What sayes the World to this, that Saints are Shields? these Walkers with God, stave-off many judgements from the places where they live, Gen. 18.32. Isa. 65.8. Let this suffice for the Worser sort.
What Says the World to this, that Saints Are Shields? these Walkers with God, stave-off many Judgments from the places where they live, Gen. 18.32. Isaiah 65.8. Let this suffice for the Worse sort.
but must Confesse and mourne over his strayings? yea, what saith the Psalmist? [ Who can understand his Errors? Psal. 19.12. Quoties & quantoperè ] sayes Piscator upon the place.
but must Confess and mourn over his strayings? yea, what Says the Psalmist? [ Who can understand his Errors? Psalm 19.12. How often & quantoperè ] Says Piscator upon the place.
Secondly, Our Counsells have not they been upon occasion carnall enough? They in the 21 Acts 12. what would they have perswaded Paul into? and it's well-known, what Peter Rebuk'd Christ for, Math. 16.21, 22, 23. That it may to purpose trouble us, that wee have been stumbling blockes, where wee ought to have been shooing-hornes!
Secondly, Our Counsels have not they been upon occasion carnal enough? They in the 21 Acts 12. what would they have persuaded Paul into? and it's wellknown, what Peter Rebuked christ for, Math. 16.21, 22, 23. That it may to purpose trouble us, that we have been stumbling blocks, where we ought to have been shooing-hornes!
Let us Consider the Rebuke Peter had, that Rebuked Christ, [ Get thee behinde mee Satan, thou art an off•nce unto mee ] Peter here playing Satan's part, is call'd by Satan's Name; and, called so by Christ;
Let us Consider the Rebuke Peter had, that Rebuked christ, [ Get thee behind me Satan, thou art an off•nce unto me ] Peter Here playing Satan's part, is called by Satan's Name; and, called so by christ;
Secondly, What is that they Endeavour? their desire before is no lazie velleitie, when you resume that 1 Col. 9, 10. [ Wee cease not to pray for you, that yee might walk — ] and so forth!
Secondly, What is that they Endeavour? their desire before is no lazy velleity, when you resume that 1 Col. 9, 10. [ we cease not to pray for you, that ye might walk — ] and so forth!
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for how can wee think, but good men, so farr as they act like themselves, will be glad to see their Prayers? to sett their eyes upon their desires? Will be ready to say,
for how can we think, but good men, so Far as they act like themselves, will be glad to see their Prayers? to Set their eyes upon their Desires? Will be ready to say,
and now to my Comfort I observe, that they ply Heavens way! keepe Innocence from great transgressions, Give diligence in Carrying-on dayes and duties. This for the first Provocative.
and now to my Comfort I observe, that they ply Heavens Way! keep Innocence from great transgressions, Give diligence in Carrying on days and duties. This for the First Provocative.
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as the place is expresse and precious, the 16 Pro. 7. [ When a man's wayes please the Lord, Hee maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him ] take notice of the Emphasis, Even his Enemies It is not onely friends, that may be hoped to continue friendly;
as the place is express and precious, the 16 Pro 7. [ When a Man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be At peace with him ] take notice of the Emphasis, Even his Enemies It is not only Friends, that may be hoped to continue friendly;
] Now compare this with another Scripture, the 7 Eccles. 26. [ Who so pleaseth God, shall escape from her ] The forepart of the verse is this, [ I finde more bitter then death the woman, whose heart is snares and netts,
] Now compare this with Another Scripture, the 7 Eccles. 26. [ Who so Pleases God, shall escape from her ] The forepart of the verse is this, [ I find more bitter then death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets,
what sayes th'Apostle in the 11 Heb. 5. ] Before his translation hee had this Testimonie, that hee pleased God Pleasing God went before, and Translation follow'd after; Oh! pleasant pleasing! for oh! Happie Translation! You have the second Provocative. A third is;
what Says th'Apostle in the 11 Hebrew 5. ] Before his Translation he had this Testimony, that he pleased God Pleasing God went before, and translation followed After; Oh! pleasant pleasing! for o! Happy translation! You have the second Provocative. A third is;
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there are other some, of whom I may say with th'Apostle, in the 1 Thes. 2.15. [ They please not God, and are contrarie to all men ] A good man is oft in this strait, that he cannot give both God and Man Content! Well;
there Are other Some, of whom I may say with th'Apostle, in the 1 Thebes 2.15. [ They please not God, and Are contrary to all men ] A good man is oft in this strait, that he cannot give both God and Man Content! Well;
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Sr. Peter tells us, whether, in the 5 Acts 29. [ Wee ought to obey God rather then Men ] And what Comfort this will yeeld us, is cleare by the same Peter; for, being Converted, Changed, hee opposes this to his opposers, Wee ought to obey God, rather then Men ] This was his Defence, Comfort, Confidence, that what they call'd Disobedience to them was Obedience to Godwards.
Sr. Peter tells us, whither, in the 5 Acts 29. [ we ought to obey God rather then Men ] And what Comfort this will yield us, is clear by the same Peter; for, being Converted, Changed, he opposes this to his opposers, we ought to obey God, rather then Men ] This was his Defence, Comfort, Confidence, that what they called Disobedience to them was obedience to Godwards.
Indeed Creature-Respect cannot Countervaile divine displeasure, yea how shall they beare us out, who are not able to beare up themselves in such a Case? no not the biggest in the bunch;
Indeed Creature-Respect cannot Countervail divine displeasure, yea how shall they bear us out, who Are not able to bear up themselves in such a Case? no not the biggest in the bunch;
for either our Enemies shall be at peace with us, as wee have heard, or if they be not, Yet the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds ] Keepe as with a Guard,
for either our Enemies shall be At peace with us, as we have herd, or if they be not, Yet the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds ] Keep as with a Guard,
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as in a Garrison, as the word signifies, Phil. 4.3. Fourthly, Please God, and please Him, that doth whatsoever Hee pleaseth, Psal. 115.3. Many, sayes Solomon in the 29 Pro. 26. seeke the Ruler's favour ] There's great striving to finde grace in the eyes of Earthly Greatnes!
as in a Garrison, as the word signifies, Philip 4.3. Fourthly, Please God, and please Him, that does whatsoever He Pleases, Psalm 115.3. Many, Says Solomon in the 29 Pro 26. seek the Ruler's favour ] There's great striving to find grace in the eyes of Earthly Greatness!
and yet, what's that hee addeth? But every man's judgement cometh from the Lord ] Hee can incline the Judge to passe sentence, as Hee pleases! Oh! this overruling Ruler!
and yet, what's that he adds? But every Man's judgement comes from the Lord ] He can incline the Judge to pass sentence, as He Pleases! Oh! this overruling Ruler!
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Who would not seeke This Ruler's favour? Fifthly, Please God, and please Him, that hath no pleasure in wickednesse, Psal. 5.4. ] Sometimes the pleasures of Earthly Princes have been bad-enough;
Who would not seek This Ruler's favour? Fifthly, Please God, and please Him, that hath no pleasure in wickedness, Psalm 5.4. ] Sometime the pleasures of Earthly Princes have been bad-enough;
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as Saul's indeed was, when he bad slay the Priests of the Lord ] in the 1 Sam. 22.17. The fulfilling of men's minds dos not ever please a man, when hee lookes againe;
as Saul's indeed was, when he bade slay the Priests of the Lord ] in the 1 Sam. 22.17. The fulfilling of men's minds dos not ever please a man, when he looks again;
The Father, sayes Hee, in the 8 Joh. 29. hath not left mee alone, for I doe alwayes those things, that please Him ] Did Christ please the Father? and shouldst not thou? Thou, that namest the name of Christ;
The Father, Says He, in the 8 John 29. hath not left me alone, for I do always those things, that please Him ] Did christ please the Father? and Shouldst not thou? Thou, that namest the name of christ;
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as it is written, The Reproaches of them, that Reproached thee, fell on mee ] Though the pleasing of God should cost a Christian deare, suppose Cruell Mockings ▪ yet hee should not think it an hard matter,
as it is written, The Reproaches of them, that Reproached thee, fell on me ] Though the pleasing of God should cost a Christian deer, suppose Cruel Mockings ▪ yet he should not think it an hard matter,
for, what sayes th'Apostle in the 11. Heb. 6? Without faith it is impossible to please Him ] Dos hee say, it is hard? hee sayes, it is impossible ] In other kindes wee are ambitious of acting above others To choose wee would be doing some thing, that were not within the sphere of every one's Activitie.
for, what Says th'Apostle in the 11. Hebrew 6? Without faith it is impossible to please Him ] Dos he say, it is hard? he Says, it is impossible ] In other Kinds we Are ambitious of acting above Others To choose we would be doing Some thing, that were not within the sphere of every one's Activity.
How Hee Exhorts servants to please their Masters in all things? Tit. 2.9. ] And when Hee Commands Children Obedience to their Parents, Commends it to them upon this account, that it is well-pleasing unto the Lord Col. 3.20. Children, that please father and mother, please God the whiles!
How He Exhorts Servants to please their Masters in all things? Tit. 2.9. ] And when He Commands Children obedience to their Parents, Commends it to them upon this account, that it is Well-pleasing unto the Lord Col. 3.20. Children, that please father and mother, please God the while!
and by the hindes of the field, that yee stirre not up, nor awake my Love, till Hee please ] And heare th'Apostle in the 1 Thes. 2.4. So wee speake, not as pleasing man but God ] Yea, this pleasing of God you may observe so pleasing to them; as
and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my Love, till He please ] And hear th'Apostle in the 1 Thebes 2.4. So we speak, not as pleasing man but God ] Yea, this pleasing of God you may observe so pleasing to them; as
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when men's pleasure and God's did not consist, why then, as wee say, uncavenly-dealt soone chosen, so they could part with man, where hee parted from God! Acts 4.18.19. Secondly, To self-pleasing!
when men's pleasure and God's did not consist, why then, as we say, uncavenly-dealt soon chosen, so they could part with man, where he parted from God! Acts 4.18.19. Secondly, To self-pleasing!
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Peter and John, when they were prohibited & threatned, as they were, how might they have gratified naturall inclination, which abhorreth danger? how might they have provided for their own safetie,
Peter and John, when they were prohibited & threatened, as they were, how might they have gratified natural inclination, which abhorreth danger? how might they have provided for their own safety,
Yea, and whereas some Masters hardly take notice of what a servant dos, the Lord both sees, what His servants would have done and Accepts it, 2 Chr. 6.8.
Yea, and whereas Some Masters hardly take notice of what a servant dos, the Lord both sees, what His Servants would have done and Accepts it, 2 Christ 6.8.
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Eleventhly, Please God, is not Satan pleas'd? The lusts of your father, said our Saviour in the 8. Joh. 44. yee will doe ] There's great walking according to the Prince of the power of the ayre,
Eleventhly, Please God, is not Satan pleased? The Lustiest of your father, said our Saviour in the 8. John 44. ye will do ] There's great walking according to the Prince of the power of the air,
Thirteenthly, Please God, Hee is displeased ] The Psalmist in the 119 Psalm had no-sooner said in the 126 verse, They have made voide thy Law ] But hee addeth in the 127. Therefore I love thy Commandements above Gold ] Worser times are,
Thirteenthly, Please God, He is displeased ] The Psalmist in the 119 Psalm had no-sooner said in the 126 verse, They have made void thy Law ] But he adds in the 127. Therefore I love thy commandments above Gold ] Worse times Are,
and see, for how long a time in the time of unregeneracie, God was not well-pleased with him, they, that are in the flesh cannot please God, Rom. 8.8. ] Such an heart could not but discerne cause for Redeeming time;
and see, for how long a time in the time of unregeneracy, God was not well-pleased with him, they, that Are in the Flesh cannot please God, Rom. 8.8. ] Such an heart could not but discern cause for Redeeming time;
What's that the Lord sayes to the Eunuches, that chuse the things, that please Him? in the 56. Isa. 4.5. Even to them, sayes Hee, will I give within mine house and within my walls a place and a name better then of sons and of daughters, I will give them an Everlasting name, that shall never be cutt-off ] The promise is both part and precious!
What's that the Lord Says to the Eunuchs, that choose the things, that please Him? in the 56. Isaiah 4.5. Even to them, Says He, will I give within mine house and within my walls a place and a name better then of Sons and of daughters, I will give them an Everlasting name, that shall never be cutoff ] The promise is both part and precious!
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I reade of Mr. Calvin, that when the Papists upbraided him with his Orbitie in a state of Marriage, hee said, God had in stead of naturall Children given him other of a more excellent sort, speaking of the blessing Hee had Crown'd His Ministerie with.
I read of Mr. calvin, that when the Papists upbraided him with his Orbitie in a state of Marriage, he said, God had in stead of natural Children given him other of a more excellent sort, speaking of the blessing He had Crowned His Ministry with.
With whom the Lord was not well-pleased? ] Were they not overthrown in the Wildernesse? ] Oh! who can stand before His Indignation? Kings, Captaines, rich men, great men have not been able to stand, Rev. 6.15, 16, 17. Nor Order,
With whom the Lord was not well-pleased? ] Were they not overthrown in the Wilderness? ] Oh! who can stand before His Indignation? Kings, Captains, rich men, great men have not been able to stand, Rev. 6.15, 16, 17. Nor Order,
Indeed a Child of ours may, possibly, ask, what wee cannot give, but the Heavenly Father sayes to his, Open thy mouth, and I will fill it ] And what a Comfort is this to them, who like men's Children are ever wanting something? Besides, what is there in the Returne of Prayer? Ask, and yee shall Receive, that your joy may be full ] Joh. 16.24.
Indeed a Child of ours may, possibly, ask, what we cannot give, but the Heavenly Father Says to his, Open thy Mouth, and I will fill it ] And what a Comfort is this to them, who like men's Children Are ever wanting something? Beside, what is there in the Return of Prayer? Ask, and ye shall Receive, that your joy may be full ] John 16.24.
Eighteenthly, Please God, and please Him, that hath pleasure in the prosperitie of His servants, Psal. 35.27. Masters, that can well finde in their hearts to see their servants thrive under them, servants are the more observant of; well!
Eighteenthly, Please God, and please Him, that hath pleasure in the Prosperity of His Servants, Psalm 35.27. Masters, that can well find in their hearts to see their Servants thrive under them, Servants Are the more observant of; well!
and what an expression is that, in the 30. Deut. 9? The Lord shall Rejoyce over thee for good ] And if any say, a great deale of Evill overtakes good people, it would be considered, That Gods faithfulnes is in His peoples Afflictions;
and what an expression is that, in the 30. Deuteronomy 9? The Lord shall Rejoice over thee for good ] And if any say, a great deal of Evil overtakes good people, it would be considered, That God's faithfulness is in His peoples Afflictions;
even as it is a faithfull part in a parent to provide Physicke as well as Food, a Rod as well as Bread for his Child, Ps. 119.75. Nineteenthly, Please God, and please Him, whom Angells please;
even as it is a faithful part in a parent to provide Physic as well as Food, a Rod as well as Bred for his Child, Ps. 119.75. Nineteenthly, Please God, and please Him, whom Angels please;
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according to that in the 103. Psal. 20, 21. Blesse the Lord yee His Angells — Yee Ministers of His, that doe His pleasure ] Did a plaine Countrey man goe to the Court of an Earthly King,
according to that in the 103. Psalm 20, 21. Bless the Lord ye His Angels — Ye Ministers of His, that do His pleasure ] Did a plain Country man go to the Court of an Earthly King,
& see the Nobilitie bare to the King, the Court generally to observe him, what would hee thinke were his part to doe? Semblablie, concerning the King of Kings,
& see the Nobilt bore to the King, the Court generally to observe him, what would he think were his part to do? Semblably, Concerning the King of Kings,
if the most excellent order of Creatures be ministring Spirits, what Dutie is due at the hands of men, that dwell in houses of clay? And one word more,
if the most excellent order of Creatures be ministering Spirits, what Duty is due At the hands of men, that dwell in houses of clay? And one word more,
Is it any pleasure, so in the 22. Job 3. to the Almightie, that thou art righteous? or is it Gaine to Him, that thou makest thy wayes perfect? ] is it? ] as much as to say, it is not;
Is it any pleasure, so in the 22. Job 3. to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it Gain to Him, that thou Makest thy ways perfect? ] is it? ] as much as to say, it is not;
& yet by whom we gaine? wee are unprofitable servants, but His service is not unprofitable Jac: 1.25. Twentithonely, Please God, you know His pleasure;
& yet by whom we gain? we Are unprofitable Servants, but His service is not unprofitable Jacob: 1.25. Twentithonely, Please God, you know His pleasure;
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according to that in the 1. Col. 10. That yee might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing ] But, is it possible to walk worthy of the Lord? of such Worth Hee is and such poore Creatures wee are!
according to that in the 1. Col. 10. That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing ] But, is it possible to walk worthy of the Lord? of such Worth He is and such poor Creatures we Are!
as in the 3. Math. 8. where fruit is call'd for worthie; So the word in the Originall is, of Repentance ] The word is well rendred Meete-for. You shall heare men's servants professe they would be ashamed not to carrie as servants,
as in the 3. Math. 8. where fruit is called for worthy; So the word in the Original is, of Repentance ] The word is well rendered Meete-for. You shall hear men's Servants profess they would be ashamed not to carry as Servants,
and towards their Masters as Masters; Oh! Then what should be in the hearts and Mouths of Gods servants? sure! Yo carry Becomingly; aud how's that? why!
and towards their Masters as Masters; Oh! Then what should be in the hearts and Mouths of God's Servants? sure! The carry Becomingly; and how's that? why!
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Ʋnto all pleasing; you doe not walk worthie, unlesse you walk pleasingly. And thus at the long length, I have dispatched the Motives, with the first Reference;
Ʋnto all pleasing; you do not walk worthy, unless you walk pleasingly. And thus At the long length, I have dispatched the Motives, with the First Referente;
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First, Walk with God, and indeed you Walk, otherwise you but Wander; according to that in the 119. Psal. 10. Let mee not Wander from thy Commandements.
First, Walk with God, and indeed you Walk, otherwise you but Wander; according to that in the 119. Psalm 10. Let me not Wander from thy commandments.
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and then hee was with them Coming-in and Going out ] As at the Courts of Earthly Princes, such as are in favour with their Majesties, are favour'd and honour'd by the Court.
and then he was with them Coming-in and Going out ] As At the Courts of Earthly Princes, such as Are in favour with their Majesties, Are favoured and honoured by the Court.
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Good men will hold it their duty to looke upon those, whom the Lord hath lookt towards. The Psalmist in the 119.63. Professes, what a great Company-keeper hee was, yea, but it was of good Companie!
Good men will hold it their duty to look upon those, whom the Lord hath looked towards. The Psalmist in the 119.63. Professes, what a great Company-keeper he was, yea, but it was of good Company!
I am a Companion, sayes hee, of All them that feare Thee ] Many a man would be proud of being where Knights and Lords were, especially if all men might not be admitted; well!
I am a Companion, Says he, of All them that Fear Thee ] Many a man would be proud of being where Knights and lords were, especially if all men might not be admitted; well!
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Time in some Companie a man might name, onely begets matter of Repentance, and this Breaking of the Heart is the best can come of it, a man's lamenting the houres,
Time in Some Company a man might name, only begets matter of Repentance, and this Breaking of the Heart is the best can come of it, a Man's lamenting the hours,
that ever they were such fooles and beasts, —! Yea, yea, such ahs! and ohs! as these, will follow, and well too, the following of such vaine Courses and Companie!
that ever they were such Fools and beasts, —! Yea, yea, such ahs! and ohs! as these, will follow, and well too, the following of such vain Courses and Company!
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But now, the time a man has had with God, will not feare to looke sicknes in the face, death in the face Hezekiah, in the 38. Isa. 3. that had received the sentence of death, what is he heard to say? why!
But now, the time a man has had with God, will not Fear to look sickness in the face, death in the face Hezekiah, in the 38. Isaiah 3. that had received the sentence of death, what is he herd to say? why!
how I have walkt one day after another, from one Taverne or Alehouse to another; Remember, how idly, scandalously I have walkt -! no! no! I warrant you;
how I have walked one day After Another, from one Tavern or Alehouse to Another; remember, how idly, scandalously I have walked -! no! no! I warrant you;
no! these hide them, put them within protection, accordingly, as you have it, in the 91. Psal. 11. Hee shall give His Angells charge over thee, to keepe thee in All Thy Wayes ]
no! these hide them, put them within protection, accordingly, as you have it, in the 91. Psalm 11. He shall give His Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in All Thy Ways ]
Yea, but God is faithfull, loving, delights those, that delight in Him! how has a soule ere now been Ravished under Ordinances? in carrying-on of Duties;
Yea, but God is faithful, loving, delights those, that delight in Him! how has a soul ere now been Ravished under Ordinances? in Carrying on of Duties;
Yea, and in sad times what proportioned Consolations is this loving God wont to Come-in with? So as some have been merry in misery, kist stakes, embrac'd flames, been as willing to die, as to dine; see the 2 Cor. 1.5. Eightly, Walk with God, and Walk with your superiour!
Yea, and in sad times what proportioned Consolations is this loving God wont to Come-in with? So as Some have been merry in misery, kissed stakes, embraced flames, been as willing to die, as to dine; see the 2 Cor. 1.5. Eighth, Walk with God, and Walk with your superior!
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as I have said, where they have their Crowned heads, that raignes Universally, Eternally, Righteously, with much-more might be said of this King's Raigne.
as I have said, where they have their Crowned Heads, that reigns Universally, Eternally, Righteously, with much-more might be said of this King's Reign.
This onely-wise God enwiseth them touching the Glorie of His Majestie, preciousnesse of Christ, Fellowship of the Spirit, Deceitfulnes of sin, maliciousnesse of Satan, spottingnes of the world, vilenesse of self — • These things they are taught to purpose,
This Only wise God enwiseth them touching the Glory of His Majesty, preciousness of christ, Fellowship of the Spirit, Deceitfulness of since, maliciousness of Satan, spottingnes of the world, vileness of self — • These things they Are taught to purpose,
like quagg-myres, that have a stick stuck in them to warne passengers to putt-by, Nuntiantur, ut renuntientur! So also are the laudable actions of others recorded,
like quagg-myres, that have a stick stuck in them to warn passengers to putt-by, Nuntiantur, ut renuntientur! So also Are the laudable actions of Others recorded,
the Lord had Enoch's Companie, Noahs Companie, Abraham's, David's, shall Hee not have yours? Eleventhly, Walk with God, and Walk praecedentially to posteritie;
the Lord had Enoch's Company, Noahs Company, Abraham's, David's, shall He not have yours? Eleventhly, Walk with God, and Walk praecedentially to posterity;
I had a good father, a gracious mother, and therefore how good should I be? and ere I leave this Section let mee adde, what a doore parents open to the Lord's saying unto their seed,
I had a good father, a gracious mother, and Therefore how good should I be? and ere I leave this Section let me add, what a door Parents open to the Lord's saying unto their seed,
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Thirteenthly, Walk with God, and walk as you have not ever walked, no not the best of you, Eph. 2.1, 2. Indeed you walkt wofully one while, the Devill lead you, World lead you, you danc'd after their pipe,
Thirteenthly, Walk with God, and walk as you have not ever walked, no not the best of you, Ephesians 2.1, 2. Indeed you walked woefully one while, the devil led you, World led you, you danced After their pipe,
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it is a more precious Commoditie, and therefore what should be done concerning it? yea and considering, what has been done with it? A Master of familie, that calls-up servants,
it is a more precious Commodity, and Therefore what should be done Concerning it? yea and considering, what has been done with it? A Master of family, that calls-up Servants,
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and how might a soule say, it's high time, that I were up and doing, I that, time was, did onely mis-spend time? My Beloved, wee complaine oft, that wee want time, time to Reade, Meditate, Conferre, and so forth, when, alas!
and how might a soul say, it's high time, that I were up and doing, I that, time was, did only misspend time? My beloved, we complain oft, that we want time, time to Read, Meditate, Confer, and so forth, when, alas!
Fourteenthly, Walk with God, doe not others so by their gods? [ All people will walk, sayes the Church in the 4. Mic. 5. every one in the Name of his God,
Fourteenthly, Walk with God, do not Others so by their God's? [ All people will walk, Says the Church in the 4. Mic. 5. every one in the Name of his God,
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What is that I would say then to a good man? and while wee Consider, what diligence is given by wicked men? what? shall the fairer way be lesse-travail'd? the better work be lesse-done in? the better Master have the lesse-labourious servants? Let it never be told in Gath, that pott-Companions are more in walking the Alehouses,
What is that I would say then to a good man? and while we Consider, what diligence is given by wicked men? what? shall the Fairer Way be lesse-travailed? the better work be lesse-done in? the better Master have the lesse-labourious Servants? Let it never be told in Gaza, that pott-Companions Are more in walking the Alehouses,
That's a sweet place, the 8. Cant. 5. Who is this, that Cometh up from the Wildernes, leaning on her Beloved? ] Another friend you walk with, would be loath to be your leaning-stock;
That's a sweet place, the 8. Cant 5. Who is this, that Comes up from the Wilderness, leaning on her beloved? ] another friend you walk with, would be loath to be your leaning-stock;
and the Lord, that upholds all things, Cannot Hee uphold us? and may not wee promise our selves so much? 1 Pet. 5.7. Familiaritie, friends use to leane upon their friends, Joh. 13.23. Well! and what a sweet Intimacie, and what a loving respect may a soule hope with and from God? Psal. 25.14. Cum 37.4. Support, that upholds us, wee leane upon;
and the Lord, that upholds all things, Cannot He uphold us? and may not we promise our selves so much? 1 Pet. 5.7. Familiarity, Friends use to lean upon their Friends, John 13.23. Well! and what a sweet Intimacy, and what a loving respect may a soul hope with and from God? Psalm 25.14. Cum 37.4. Support, that upholds us, we lean upon;
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and I pray, what sustentation, what strengthening, what help may be expected at God's hands? Though wee be Weaklings, Nothings, yet His Grace is sufficient;
and I pray, what sustentation, what strengthening, what help may be expected At God's hands? Though we be Weaklings, Nothings, yet His Grace is sufficient;
a man that calls out his friend to walk with him, usually take him home after, sayes, You may be wearie, sit you down a while, Eate, drink, and so forth!
a man that calls out his friend to walk with him, usually take him home After, Says, You may be weary, fit you down a while, Eat, drink, and so forth!
What doe you think, God will one day say to a soule, that has kept Him Companie? doe you think, Hee'l part with such an one? did hee part with Enoch? is it not said of him, That God took him ] I have done with the Motives!
What do you think, God will one day say to a soul, that has kept Him Company? do you think, He'll part with such an one? did he part with Enoch? is it not said of him, That God took him ] I have done with the Motives!
Walking supposes Life, the dead stirre not, so as now how doe the Meanes of Grace come to be Commended? the rather while wee consider the 5. Joh. 25. Verily, verily, I say unto you, sayes our Saviour, the houre is Coming, and now is,
Walking supposes Life, the dead stir not, so as now how do the Means of Grace come to be Commended? the rather while we Consider the 5. John 25. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Says our Saviour, the hour is Coming, and now is,
when the dead shall heare the voyce of the Son of God, and they that heare shall live ] What Hearing should there be therefore? yea what pressing to heare? alas!
when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and they that hear shall live ] What Hearing should there be Therefore? yea what pressing to hear? alas!
But what knowest thou O man, whether Christ will concurre with the speaker, so as they that heare shall live? should not God be waited-on in His own way? Will not His Meanes prove succesfull in His time? Do's Hee blesse Creatures to the Bodie,
But what Knowest thou O man, whither christ will concur with the speaker, so as they that hear shall live? should not God be waited-on in His own Way? Will not His Means prove successful in His time? Do's He bless Creatures to the Body,
and hee that watereth? is it not with God to give the Increase? What diligence therefore should be given to the Meanes? How should the Congregations be thronger,
and he that Waters? is it not with God to give the Increase? What diligence Therefore should be given to the Means? How should the Congregations be thronger,
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when the brethren came, and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth ] Looke you what Walking here was, what notable walking, to the observation and attestation of the brethren, where a prospering soule was;
when the brothers Come, and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth ] Look you what Walking Here was, what notable walking, to the observation and attestation of the brothers, where a prospering soul was;
and therefore how should wee store our soules with Comforts and Encouragements? and against all that opposition, that erst was spoken-of? Store is no soare;
and Therefore how should we store our Souls with Comforts and Encouragements? and against all that opposition, that erst was spoken-of? Store is no soar;
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Mr. Latimer found so, that at the stake had a Consolatorie Scripture so readie, Fidelis est Deus — God is faithfull, who will not suffer you to be Tempted above that you are able ] 1 Cor. 10.13.
Mr. Latimer found so, that At the stake had a Consolatory Scripture so ready, Fidelis est Deus — God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be Tempted above that you Are able ] 1 Cor. 10.13.
Lastly, To walking especially in Companie, is required Peace and Correspondence; Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Amos 3.3. ] Now what Agreeing with God
Lastly, To walking especially in Company, is required Peace and Correspondence; Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Amos 3.3. ] Now what Agreeing with God
First, Without Christ? for Hee it is, not onely With Whom, but In Whom the Father is well-pleased, Col. 1.13. Cum 3. Math. ult. ] So much a Christian is concern'd to be much in Beleeving, in acting faith upon Christ, in living the life of faith, concern'd to do all his duties in the strength of Christ, to praesent all his Requests in the Name of Christ —! Gal. 2.20.
First, Without christ? for He it is, not only With Whom, but In Whom the Father is well-pleased, Col. 1.13. Cum 3. Math. ult. ] So much a Christian is concerned to be much in Believing, in acting faith upon christ, in living the life of faith, concerned to do all his duties in the strength of christ, to present all his Requests in the Name of christ —! Gal. 2.20.
Secondly, What agreeing with God without disagreeing with Sin? see the 8. Zeck. 17. also the 97. Psal. 10. Men will exspect, that such as are intimate with them should not be so-familiar with their enemies;
Secondly, What agreeing with God without disagreeing with since? see the 8. zechariah. 17. also the 97. Psalm 10. Men will expect, that such as Are intimate with them should not be so-familiar with their enemies;
Thirdly, What agreeing with God without agreeing with His servants? Fathers of your flesh cannot endure distances among their Children, they tell them soone, there are others enough, to wrangle with them, they need not to wrangle with one another:
Thirdly, What agreeing with God without agreeing with His Servants? Father's of your Flesh cannot endure distances among their Children, they tell them soon, there Are Others enough, to wrangle with them, they need not to wrangle with one Another:
yet they were sodainly Convented, and soundly Checked, Wherefore, sayes the Lord, in the 12. Num. 8. were yee not afraid to speake against my servant Moses? ] Dos Hee say, Wherefore did yee? Hee sayes, Werefore were yee not afraid to speake? ]
yet they were suddenly Convicted, and soundly Checked, Wherefore, Says the Lord, in the 12. Num. 8. were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses? ] Dos He say, Wherefore did ye? He Says, Wherefore were ye not afraid to speak? ]
Lastly, What agreeing with God without feare of disagreeing, and prizing praesent peace? Wee like it well in our Children, not onely to see them please us,
Lastly, What agreeing with God without Fear of disagreeing, and prizing present peace? we like it well in our Children, not only to see them please us,
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A blessed thing it is not to feed our selves without feare, to Rejoyce in feare, to maintaine an holy Jealousie over our selves, lest wee should provoke. Let this suffice for Meanes; It followes to speake of
A blessed thing it is not to feed our selves without Fear, to Rejoice in Fear, to maintain an holy Jealousy over our selves, lest we should provoke. Let this suffice for Means; It follows to speak of
Markes, What signes and tokens there are of Walking with God; and, First, You may assure your selves, that Walking with God, is walking according to Rule;
Marks, What Signs and tokens there Are of Walking with God; and, First, You may assure your selves, that Walking with God, is walking according to Rule;
and to Walk humbly with thy God? ] What can be more cleare, then that Walking with God is a Required Walking? If any then shall trample the Scriptures,
and to Walk humbly with thy God? ] What can be more clear, then that Walking with God is a Required Walking? If any then shall trample the Scriptures,
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To the Law, and to the Testimonie ] Isa. 8.20. If they speake not according to this Word, it is because there is no light in them ] is it said, Because there is New light in them? it's said, Because there is No light in them. ]
To the Law, and to the Testimony ] Isaiah 8.20. If they speak not according to this Word, it is Because there is no Light in them ] is it said, Because there is New Light in them? it's said, Because there is No Light in them. ]
Cum 2 Eph. 1, 2. [ You hath Hee quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins, wherein in time past yee walked according to the Course of this World, according to the Prince of the power of the aire ] In time past yee walked ] yea time was, they walkt wofully, fearfully, the Devill led them, the world led them, as I have formerly spoken.
Cum 2 Ephesians 1, 2. [ You hath He quickened, who were dead in Trespasses and Sins, wherein in time passed ye walked according to the Course of this World, according to the Prince of the power of the air ] In time passed ye walked ] yea time was, they walked woefully, fearfully, the devil led them, the world led them, as I have formerly spoken.
If any then shall praetend to Godlines without a Change, do remaine the same Worldlings, meere Civilists, old Companie-keepers they had wont to be, it's not hard to say, who these men doe not Walk with.
If any then shall pretend to Godliness without a Change, do remain the same Worldlings, mere Civilists, old Companie-keepers they had wont to be, it's not hard to say, who these men do not Walk with.
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Lastly, Such, as Walk with God, can skill to walk with the godly! Psal. 16.3. Cum 8. I observed afore, what a great Companie-keeper the Psalmist was, but it was of good Companie;
Lastly, Such, as Walk with God, can skill to walk with the godly! Psalm 16.3. Cum 8. I observed afore, what a great Companie-keeper the Psalmist was, but it was of good Company;
Rom. 9.1, 2, 3. Many a good man has a carnall man to his father, brother — But what of that? can hee, that walks with God, want friends? has not hee the Best friend with him? as I have also shew'd.
Rom. 9.1, 2, 3. Many a good man has a carnal man to his father, brother — But what of that? can he, that walks with God, want Friends? has not he the Best friend with him? as I have also showed.
but what of that? The feare of God is the Beginning of Wisdome. Thirdly, Though some Grandees refuse us to goe with us, 1 Cor. 1.26. Great men are not ever good men!
but what of that? The Fear of God is the Beginning of Wisdom. Thirdly, Though Some Grandees refuse us to go with us, 1 Cor. 1.26. Great men Are not ever good men!
