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THE CROWN OF Righteousness. 2 TIM. 4. 8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousnesse, which the Lord the righteous Judg shall give me at that day.
THE CROWN OF Righteousness. 2 TIM. 4. 8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me At that day.
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THe wise GOD, that he may invite and encourage the sons of men to holinesse of life, is pleased to set before their eies the recompence of reward, that if the equitie of his Precepts doth not prevail, the excellencie of his Promise may.
THe wise GOD, that he may invite and encourage the Sons of men to holiness of life, is pleased to Set before their eyes the recompense of reward, that if the equity of his Precepts does not prevail, the excellency of his Promise may.
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God will have his people Voluntiers in Religion, not forced with fear, but drawn with love;
God will have his people Volunteers in Religion, not forced with Fear, but drawn with love;
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therefore he works upon them in such a way as is most alluring and perswasive:
Therefore he works upon them in such a Way as is most alluring and persuasive:
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he would catch men with a golden bait, and tempt them to obedience by shewing them what is laid up in heaven for them;
he would catch men with a golden bait, and tempt them to Obedience by showing them what is laid up in heaven for them;
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so in the Text, Henceforth there is a Crown of Righteousnesse laid up, &c. A Crown? Oh infinite!
so in the Text, Henceforth there is a Crown of Righteousness laid up, etc. A Crown? O infinite!
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for a Delinquent to have a pardon is well, but to have a Crown set upon him, is no lesse rare, then stupendious.
for a Delinquent to have a pardon is well, but to have a Crown Set upon him, is no less rare, then stupendious.
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A true Saint hath a double Crown; one in this life, the other laid up.
A true Saint hath a double Crown; one in this life, the other laid up.
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In this life he hath a Crown of Acceptance, Ephes. 1. 6. He hath made us accepted in the beloved.
In this life he hath a Crown of Acceptance, Ephesians 1. 6. He hath made us accepted in the Beloved.
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Some render the word NONLATINALPHABET, he hath made us favorites;
some render the word, he hath made us favorites;
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here is the Crown of acceptance, and in the life to come a Crown of Righteousnesse. The glorie of heaven is represented in Scripture under various Similies, and Metaphors: Here is the Crown of acceptance, and in the life to come a Crown of Righteousness. The glory of heaven is represented in Scripture under various Similes, and Metaphors:
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Somtimes heaven is compar'd to a place of rest, Heb. 4. 9. it is the souls center.
Sometimes heaven is compared to a place of rest, Hebrew 4. 9. it is the Souls centre.
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Somtimes to an house not made with hands, 2 Cor. 5. 1. Somtimes to an inheritance in light, Golos. 1. 12. and in the Text the glorie of heaven is set forth by a Crown; the Circle is the most perfect figure. Sometimes to an house not made with hands, 2 Cor. 5. 1. Sometimes to an inheritance in Light, Golos. 1. 12. and in the Text the glory of heaven is Set forth by a Crown; the Circle is the most perfect figure.
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This blessed Crown doth incircle within it all perfection. This blessed Crown does incircle within it all perfection.
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I shall first break up the ground of the Text by Explication, & then come to sow the seed of Doctrine.
I shall First break up the ground of the Text by Explication, & then come to sow the seed of Doctrine.
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1. Henceforth ] This word NONLATINALPHABET, henceforth, is a relative word; either first it may bear date from the time of the Apostles conversion;
1. Henceforth ] This word, henceforth, is a relative word; either First it may bear date from the time of the Apostles conversion;
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Henceforth there is laid up a Crown: assoon as a man is implanted into Christ, he stands intituled to a Crown.Henceforth there is laid up a Crown: As soon as a man is implanted into christ, he Stands entitled to a Crown.
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Or secondly, this word Henceforth may relate to the end of his race and fight. Paul had run through all the several stages of Christianitie.
Or secondly, this word Henceforth may relate to the end of his raze and fight. Paul had run through all the several stages of Christianity.
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He had finished his course, and from henceforth saith he, there is laid up a Crown.He had finished his course, and from henceforth Says he, there is laid up a Crown.
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He knew his work was done, and there was nothing now remaining, but to step out of the world, and put on his Crown.
He knew his work was done, and there was nothing now remaining, but to step out of the world, and put on his Crown.
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2. There is laid up for me a Crown of righteousness ] Quest. Why a Crown of Righteousnesse? it is a Crown of mercie; a Crown that free grace bestows;
2. There is laid up for me a Crown of righteousness ] Quest. Why a Crown of Righteousness? it is a Crown of mercy; a Crown that free grace bestows;
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Why then is it called Corona justitiae, a Crown of righteousness? Answ. 1. Negatively; not that we can by our righteousnesse merit this Crown.
Why then is it called Corona justitiae, a Crown of righteousness? Answer 1. Negatively; not that we can by our righteousness merit this Crown.
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Bellarmine builds his Doctrine of Merit on this Text; Aquinas and Bonaventure say, that we merit this Crown ex condigno, by way of condignitie.Bellarmine builds his Doctrine of Merit on this Text; Aquinas and Bonaventure say, that we merit this Crown ex condigno, by Way of condignity.
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But the whole current of our Orthodox Divines runs another way.
But the Whole current of our Orthodox Divines runs Another Way.
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And the Apostle makes a clear distinction between a reward bestowed by Merit, and by Grace; And the Apostle makes a clear distinction between a reward bestowed by Merit, and by Grace;
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Rom. 6. 23. The wages of sin is death, but the guift of God is eternal life. Had the reward been by merit, the Apostle should have said, the wages of God is eternal life. Alas! Rom. 6. 23. The wages of since is death, but the gift of God is Eternal life. Had the reward been by merit, the Apostle should have said, the wages of God is Eternal life. Alas!
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how can we merit a Crown? before we merit we must satisfie, but we have nothing to satisfie.
how can we merit a Crown? before we merit we must satisfy, but we have nothing to satisfy.
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How can finite Obedience satisfie infinite Justice? Besides, what equalitie is there between our service,
How can finite obedience satisfy infinite justice? Beside, what equality is there between our service,
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and the reward? What proportion between the shedding of a Tear, and a Crown? So that we cannot by our righteousnesse merit this Crown .
and the reward? What proportion between the shedding of a Tear, and a Crown? So that we cannot by our righteousness merit this Crown.
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I Answer therefore 2. Affirmatively, it is called a Crown of righteousnesse in a double sence. •.
I Answer Therefore 2. Affirmatively, it is called a Crown of righteousness in a double sense. •.
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Because it is Corona promissa, it is a Crown promised, Revel. 2. 10. I will give thee a Crown.
Because it is Corona Promissa, it is a Crown promised, Revel. 2. 10. I will give thee a Crown.
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God having made this promise, it is a righteous thing to bestow this Crown on us.
God having made this promise, it is a righteous thing to bestow this Crown on us.
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2. It is a Crown of righteousnesse, because it is Corona acquisita, a Crown purchased; it is a Crown bought with the price of blood. 2. It is a Crown of righteousness, Because it is Corona acquisita, a Crown purchased; it is a Crown bought with the price of blood.
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It was so bought as it was given, else where were God's mercie? And it was so given as it was bought, else where were God's justice.
It was so bought as it was given, Else where were God's mercy? And it was so given as it was bought, Else where were God's Justice.
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This Crown swims to us through the blood of a Saviour. When Christ was hanging upon the Crosse, he was purchasing a Crown for us:
This Crown swims to us through the blood of a Saviour. When christ was hanging upon the Cross, he was purchasing a Crown for us:
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and in this sence it is a Crown of righteousnesse; it is righteous with God to give us the Crown which Jesus Christ hath paid for so dearly.
and in this sense it is a Crown of righteousness; it is righteous with God to give us the Crown which jesus christ hath paid for so dearly.
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3. This Crown is said to be laid up. ] The Crown is kept in reversion.
3. This Crown is said to be laid up. ] The Crown is kept in reversion.
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God doth not presently broach the full vessels of glorie: he doth not presently install us into our honour:
God does not presently broach the full vessels of glory: he does not presently install us into our honour:
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it is Corona recondita, a Crown laid up. The Saints are heirs under age; God doth not crown them till they are of age:
it is Corona recondita, a Crown laid up. The Saints Are Heirs under age; God does not crown them till they Are of age:
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the sons of Kings are oft crown'd during their minoritie, some have been crown'd in their cradle;
the Sons of Kings Are oft crowned during their minority, Some have been crowned in their cradle;
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but the heirs of glorie must be of perfect stature before they are crowned. but the Heirs of glory must be of perfect stature before they Are crowned.
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God will give his children the ring, and the bracelets here, some of the comforts of his Spirit,
God will give his children the ring, and the bracelets Here, Some of the comforts of his Spirit,
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but not the Crown, we are all for present pay; we are still putting off our repentance, yet would bee putting on our Crown;
but not the Crown, we Are all for present pay; we Are still putting off our Repentance, yet would be putting on our Crown;
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God will have us stay a while, the Crown is laid up.
God will have us stay a while, the Crown is laid up.
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Quest. But why is it laid up, why is not the Crown presently put on? Answ. 1. It is not fit that we should yet wear it, Quest. But why is it laid up, why is not the Crown presently put on? Answer 1. It is not fit that we should yet wear it,
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and that for two reasons. 1. Our graces are imperfect in this life; they are in their infancie and minoritie;
and that for two Reasons. 1. Our graces Are imperfect in this life; they Are in their infancy and minority;
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therefore we are said to receive but primitias, the first fruits of the Spirit, Rom. 8. 23. non decimas, saith Luther; we are but Christians in fieri, we have onely some imperfect lineaments of grace drawn in us;
Therefore we Are said to receive but primitias, the First fruits of the Spirit, Rom. 8. 23. non Tithes, Says Luther; we Are but Christians in fieri, we have only Some imperfect lineaments of grace drawn in us;
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our graces are mingled with much corruption, as Gold in the Oar is mingled with drosse;
our graces Are mingled with much corruption, as Gold in the Oar is mingled with dross;
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the most refined soul hath some lees and dregs of sin left in it.
the most refined soul hath Some lees and dregs of since left in it.
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The life of grace is said to be hid, Col. 3. 3. our faith is hid under unbelief,
The life of grace is said to be hid, Col. 3. 3. our faith is hid under unbelief,
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as the corn is hid under the chaff;
as the corn is hid under the chaff;
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now if God should set the Crown upon us in this life, he should crown our sins as well as our graces. Therefore the Crown is laid up. 2. 'Tis not fit that wee should yet wear the Crown,
now if God should Set the Crown upon us in this life, he should crown our Sins as well as our graces. Therefore the Crown is laid up. 2. It's not fit that we should yet wear the Crown,
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for then it would take us off from doing our work; wee should be idle in the Vineyard.
for then it would take us off from doing our work; we should be idle in the Vineyard.
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Who will take pains for a reward, when he hath the reward already; therefore the Crown is laid up.
Who will take pains for a reward, when he hath the reward already; Therefore the Crown is laid up.
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Wee must run the race before wee wear the Crown. 2 The Crown is laid up to make heaven the sweeter.
we must run the raze before we wear the Crown. 2 The Crown is laid up to make heaven the Sweeten.
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The longer we stay for our Crown, the sweeter it will be when it comes. The longer we stay for our Crown, the Sweeten it will be when it comes.
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The absence of that which we desire, doth but endear it to us the more when we enjoy it.
The absence of that which we desire, does but endear it to us the more when we enjoy it.
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After all our sweating for heaven, all our praying, weeping, fasting, how welcom will a Crown bee? Therefore it is that God,
After all our sweating for heaven, all our praying, weeping, fasting, how welcome will a Crown be? Therefore it is that God,
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though he will not denie, yet hee will delay our reward; 'tis a Crown laid up.
though he will not deny, yet he will Delay our reward; it's a Crown laid up.
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Quest. But if this Crown be laid up, when shall wee wear it? this brings me to the fourth and last particular in the Text.Quest. But if this Crown be laid up, when shall we wear it? this brings me to the fourth and last particular in the Text.
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4. In that day ] What day? Die obitûs mei, saith Tertullian. * In the day of my death.
4. In that day ] What day? Die obitûs mei, Says Tertullian. * In the day of my death.
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Justinus and others are of opinion, that the Saints shall not receive this Crown till the Resurrection.Justinus and Others Are of opinion, that the Saints shall not receive this Crown till the Resurrection.
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But Hierom confutes this opinion The Souls of the elect shall be presently Crown'd with joy and felicity;
But Hieronymus confutes this opinion The Souls of the elect shall be presently Crowned with joy and felicity;
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The body indeed shall lie in the grave, as in a bed of perfume, till the resurrection.
The body indeed shall lie in the grave, as in a Bed of perfume, till the resurrection.
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That this rerurrection shall be is clear. Therefore it is that some of the antients have called the grave NONLATINALPHABET a sleeping house, That this rerurrection shall be is clear. Therefore it is that Some of the ancients have called the grave a sleeping house,
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because this body shall awake again, and the Jewes called their burying place, The house of the living, s because they believed that life would come into them again at the resurrection,
Because this body shall awake again, and the Jews called their burying place, The house of the living, s Because they believed that life would come into them again At the resurrection,
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and till then, the bodies of the Saints must wait for their preferment; but their Souls shall be immediately Crown'd after death.
and till then, the bodies of the Saints must wait for their preferment; but their Souls shall be immediately Crowned After death.
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Why else should Saint Paul desire to be dissolved, if he were not presently Crown'd with glory? It were better for believers to stay here,
Why Else should Saint Paul desire to be dissolved, if he were not presently Crowned with glory? It were better for believers to stay Here,
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if they should not be immediately with Christ.
if they should not be immediately with christ.
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Here they are daily improving their stock of grace, they are increasing the jewels of their Crown;
Here they Are daily improving their stock of grace, they Are increasing the Jewels of their Crown;
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though they sit in the valley of teares, yet God often turns their water into wine, they have many Praelibamina sweet tasts of Gods love;
though they fit in the valley of tears, yet God often turns their water into wine, they have many Prefatory sweet tastes of God's love;
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they have the bunches of grapes; If Pauls Soul should sleep in his body (a drowsy opinion) then when he desired to be dissolved, he wished that which was to his losse,
they have the bunches of grapes; If Paul's Soul should sleep in his body (a drowsy opinion) then when he desired to be dissolved, he wished that which was to his loss,
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but this Crown shall be given in that day, die obitûs, the day of our death.
but this Crown shall be given in that day, die obitûs, the day of our death.
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It cannot be halfe a days journey between the Crosse and Paradise. The words being thus opened, fall into these three parts.
It cannot be half a days journey between the Cross and Paradise. The words being thus opened, fallen into these three parts.
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1. Here is a glorious reward, a Crown. 2. The adjournying of this reward, it is layd up.
1. Here is a glorious reward, a Crown. 2. The adjournying of this reward, it is laid up.
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3. The persons on whom it is bestowed; viz. Paul, and the rest of believers. For me, and not for me onely, but for all them that love Christ's appearing.
3. The Persons on whom it is bestowed; viz. Paul, and the rest of believers. For me, and not for me only, but for all them that love Christ's appearing.
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Doctr. That the righteous person shall wear the Crown of righteousnesse. For the illustration of this, I shall do four things.Doctrine That the righteous person shall wear the Crown of righteousness. For the illustration of this, I shall do four things.
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1. I shall enquire who this righteous person is.
1. I shall inquire who this righteous person is.
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2. I shall evince it by Scripture, that the righteous person shall wear this blessed Crown. 2. I shall evince it by Scripture, that the righteous person shall wear this blessed Crown.
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3. I shall shew you, wherein the reward of Glory is compared to a Crown. 4. Wherein this Crown of righteousnesse excells, and out-shines all earthly Crowns. I.
3. I shall show you, wherein the reward of Glory is compared to a Crown. 4. Wherein this Crown of righteousness excels, and outshines all earthly Crowns. I.
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Who this NONLATINALPHABET or righteous person is.
Who this or righteous person is.
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I answer, a man may be said to be righteous, two ways. 1. legally. Thus Adam while he did wear the robe of innocence was legally righteous;
I answer, a man may be said to be righteous, two ways. 1. legally. Thus Adam while he did wear the robe of innocence was legally righteous;
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he had that NONLATINALPHABET a law of holiness written in his heart, and his life was a living commentary upon it.
he had that a law of holiness written in his heart, and his life was a living commentary upon it.
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He went exactly, according to every institute of God; as a well made Diall goes with the Sun;
He went exactly, according to every institute of God; as a well made Dial Goes with the Sun;
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but this is lost and forfeited. 2. A man is said to bee righteous Evangelically: And this righteousnesse is two-fold;
but this is lost and forfeited. 2. A man is said to be righteous Evangelically: And this righteousness is twofold;
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either a righteousnesse by imputation. This righteousnesse is as truly ours to justifie, as it is Christ's to give.
either a righteousness by imputation. This righteousness is as truly ours to justify, as it is Christ's to give.
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Or 2. a righteousnesse by implantation. The one is by the merit of Christ: The other is by the Spirit of Christ.
Or 2. a righteousness by implantation. The one is by the merit of christ: The other is by the Spirit of christ.
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Now this implanted righteousness is in the Soul as an intrinsecall quality; and if it be of the right kind, it must be there three manner of ways. 1. Righteousness must be in the Soul, Extensively, in every part;
Now this implanted righteousness is in the Soul as an intrinsical quality; and if it be of the right kind, it must be there three manner of ways. 1. Righteousness must be in the Soul, Extensively, in every part;
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we do not call a Blackmore white, because he hath white teeth.
we do not call a Blackmore white, Because he hath white teeth.
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Those are not said to be righteous, who can speake righteously, what are these white teeth? righteousnesse like a holy leaven must diffuse,
Those Are not said to be righteous, who can speak righteously, what Are these white teeth? righteousness like a holy leaven must diffuse,
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and swel it self into every part, the understanding, will, affections.
and swell it self into every part, the understanding, will, affections.
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The very God of peace sanctify you wholly, 1 Thes. 5. 23. Therefore grace is called the new man. not a new eye, or a new tongue, but a new man. A Saint though he be righteous but in part, The very God of peace sanctify you wholly, 1 Thebes 5. 23. Therefore grace is called the new man. not a new eye, or a new tongue, but a new man. A Saint though he be righteous but in part,
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yet he is righteous in every part. 2. Righteousness must be in the Soul intensively. we call water hot,
yet he is righteous in every part. 2. Righteousness must be in the Soul intensively. we call water hight,
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when it is hot in the third or fourth degree; he is not said to be righteous who is tepid and neutrall in religion;
when it is hight in the third or fourth degree; he is not said to be righteous who is tepid and neutral in Religion;
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This was Laodicea's temper, Lukewarm, Revel. 2. 16. I would thou wert cold or hot ver.
This was Laodicea's temper, Lukewarm, Revel. 2. 16. I would thou Wertenberg cold or hight ver.
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15. I would thou wert something; any thing rather then lukewarm:
15. I would thou Wertenberg something; any thing rather then lukewarm:
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Righteousnesse must rise up to some degree, David boiled over in holy zeale, Psal. 119. 139. My zeale hath consum'd me.
Righteousness must rise up to Some degree, David boiled over in holy zeal, Psalm 119. 139. My zeal hath consumed me.
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3. Righteousnesse must be in the Soul Perseveringly. It must abide, and continue.
3. Righteousness must be in the Soul Perseveringly. It must abide, and continue.
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He is not a righteous person, that is good onely in a passion, either of fear or joy;
He is not a righteous person, that is good only in a passion, either of Fear or joy;
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hypocrits may seeme righteous for a time, so long as the wind sits that way, but it is quickly over; they change apace;
Hypocrites may seem righteous for a time, so long as the wind sits that Way, but it is quickly over; they change apace;
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not unlike the hearb Poleon whose leavs in the morning are white, at noon purple, at night blue;
not unlike the herb Poleon whose leaves in the morning Are white, At noon purple, At night blue;
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Thus they change in their goodnesse, and are of divers minds, as Joseph 's coat of divers colours. Hypocrites for the most part live to confute themselves;
Thus they change in their Goodness, and Are of diverse minds, as Joseph is coat of diverse colours. Hypocrites for the most part live to confute themselves;
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they are like Cataline of whom Salust observes, he had a good and hopefull begining, but a bad end.
they Are like Cataline of whom Sallust observes, he had a good and hopeful beginning, but a bad end.
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I have read of a certain people in India called Pandorae, that have white hoar haires in their youth, I have read of a certain people in India called Pandora, that have white hoar hairs in their youth,
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and in their old age black haires.
and in their old age black hairs.
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An embleme of hypocrites, who at first look white and fair like Saints, but in their elder yeares do blacken in wickednesse;
an emblem of Hypocrites, who At First look white and fair like Saints, but in their elder Years do blacken in wickedness;
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These mens religion was never in grain, they are onely to be judged righteous persons, who with Job hold fast their integrity.
These men's Religion was never in grain, they Are only to be judged righteous Persons, who with Job hold fast their integrity.
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Job 2. ver. 3. There is a great deal of difference between the motion of a Watch,
Job 2. ver. 3. There is a great deal of difference between the motion of a Watch,
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and the beating of the Pulse:
and the beating of the Pulse:
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the one is quickly at an end, but the other proceeding from a vitall principle, is permanent,
the one is quickly At an end, but the other proceeding from a vital principle, is permanent,
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and constant, as long as there is life the Pulse beates: True righteousness is a spirituall Pulse, which will be ever beating.
and constant, as long as there is life the Pulse beats: True righteousness is a spiritual Pulse, which will be ever beating.
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So much for the first, who this righteous person is.
So much for the First, who this righteous person is.
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2. The second particular which I will but glance at, is, that the righteous person shall wear the Crown of righteousnesse.
2. The second particular which I will but glance At, is, that the righteous person shall wear the Crown of righteousness.
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Jam. 1. 12. He shall receive the Crown of life. And Rev. 2. 10. I will give thee the Crown of life. Jam. 1. 12. He shall receive the Crown of life. And Rev. 2. 10. I will give thee the Crown of life.
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By both which Scriptures you see, that a true Saint is heir to the Crown; The truth being so apparent;
By both which Scriptures you see, that a true Saint is heir to the Crown; The truth being so apparent;
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I may say as they did in another sence, What needs there further witnesse. ] I proceed therefore to the next thing.
I may say as they did in Another sense, What needs there further witness. ] I proceed Therefore to the next thing.
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3. To shew you wherein the reward of glory is compared to a Crown.
3. To show you wherein the reward of glory is compared to a Crown.
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It is called here a Crown of Righteousness, and that in three respects. 1. a Crown is res splendida; the Crown-roiall hung with jewels, is a splendid magnisicent thing. Thus the Crown of Righteousnesse is most orient, and illustrious.
It is called Here a Crown of Righteousness, and that in three respects. 1. a Crown is Rest splendida; the Crown-roiall hung with Jewels, is a splendid magnificent thing. Thus the Crown of Righteousness is most orient, and illustrious.
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For the splendor of it, it is called a Crown of Glory. 1 Pet. 5. 4. It must needs be glorious,
For the splendour of it, it is called a Crown of Glory. 1 Pet. 5. 4. It must needs be glorious,
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because it is a Crown of Gods own making. Sinne hath made us our Crosses, God hath made us our Crown.
Because it is a Crown of God's own making. Sin hath made us our Crosses, God hath made us our Crown.
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What are all the beauties, and glories of the world which have been esteem'd most famous, in comparison of this Crown of Righteousnesse? The Temple of Diana, Mausolus Tomb, the Egyptian Pyramides, the Pillar of the Sun, which the Heathens offered to Jupiter. The glory of this Crown is inexpressible.
What Are all the beauty's, and Glories of the world which have been esteemed most famous, in comparison of this Crown of Righteousness? The Temple of Diana, Mausolus Tomb, the Egyptian Pyramids, the Pillar of the Sun, which the heathens offered to Jupiter. The glory of this Crown is inexpressible.
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were the Angels themselves sent from heaven, to give us a description of this Crown of Righteousnesse, they would sooner want words then matter. were the Angels themselves sent from heaven, to give us a description of this Crown of Righteousness, they would sooner want words then matter.
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But here I must draw a vail, as not being able to give you the NONLATINALPHABET, or dark shadow of it;
But Here I must draw a Vail, as not being able to give you the, or dark shadow of it;
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Nor can it be set out by all the lights of heaven; though every star were turn'd into a Sun.
Nor can it be Set out by all the lights of heaven; though every star were turned into a Sun.
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2. A Crown is res ponderosa, a weighty thing. So is the Crown of Righteousnesse;
2. A Crown is Rest ponderosa, a weighty thing. So is the Crown of Righteousness;
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Therefore it is call'd by the Apostle, a weight of Glory. We think our sufferings weighty, Therefore it is called by the Apostle, a weight of Glory. We think our sufferings weighty,
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alas, they are light in comparison of our Crown;
alas, they Are Light in comparison of our Crown;
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This Crown of Righteousnesse, is so weighty, that it would soon overwhelme us, if God did not make us able to bear it.
This Crown of Righteousness, is so weighty, that it would soon overwhelm us, if God did not make us able to bear it.
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] 3. a Crown is res honorifica an honourable thing.
] 3. a Crown is Rest honorifica an honourable thing.
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Thou Crownest him with honour Psal. 8. 7. Therefore when King Ahashuerus asked Haman, What shall be done to the man whom the King will honour? Haman could think of nothing more honourable then the Crown. Thou Crownest him with honour Psalm 8. 7. Therefore when King Ahasuerus asked Haman, What shall be done to the man whom the King will honour? Haman could think of nothing more honourable then the Crown.
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Let the Crown roiall which the King useth to wear be set upon his head Esther, 6. 8. A Crown is not for every one, it will not fit every head;Let the Crown royal which the King uses to wear be Set upon his head Esther, 6. 8. A Crown is not for every one, it will not fit every head;
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It is for Kings and persons of renown to wear. What great honour was it to wear the Olympick Crownes!
It is for Kings and Persons of renown to wear. What great honour was it to wear the Olympic Crowns!
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To which the Apostle seems here to allude. A Crown is a badge and ensigne of imperiall honour. To which the Apostle seems Here to allude. A Crown is a badge and ensign of imperial honour.
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So this Crown of Righteousnesse is insigne honoris, it is an ensign of royalty and excellence. So this Crown of Righteousness is insigne Honoris, it is an ensign of royalty and excellence.
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Onely those who are, è regio Sanguine n•ti, born of God, and have the blood royall of heaven runing in their Souls, do wear this blessed Crown.
Only those who Are, è Regio Sanguine n•ti, born of God, and have the blood royal of heaven runing in their Souls, do wear this blessed Crown.
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The men of the world may heap up Silver as dust, but the Crown God reserves onely for them whom be hath made Kings. Rev. 1. 6. 4. The last thing is, to shew you wherein this Crown of Righteousnesse exceeds, and out-shines all earthly crowns;
The men of the world may heap up Silver as dust, but the Crown God reserves only for them whom be hath made Kings. Rev. 1. 6. 4. The last thing is, to show you wherein this Crown of Righteousness exceeds, and outshines all earthly crowns;
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That will appear in fix particulars. 1. This Crown of Righteousnesse is, lawfully come by. It is a Crown which God himself will set upon our head.
That will appear in fix particulars. 1. This Crown of Righteousness is, lawfully come by. It is a Crown which God himself will Set upon our head.
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The Lord, the righteous judge will give it me at that day, saith the Text. Therefore it is come by lawfully. Other crowns are often usurped; As histories abundantly witness;The Lord, the righteous judge will give it me At that day, Says the Text. Therefore it is come by lawfully. Other crowns Are often usurped; As histories abundantly witness;
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they may be called Crowns of unrighteousness, because they are unrighteously gotten.
they may be called Crowns of unrighteousness, Because they Are unrighteously got.
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Julius Cesar was wont to say, For a Crown it was lawfull to violate any Oath.Julius Cesar was wont to say, For a Crown it was lawful to violate any Oath.
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The Saints have not their Crown by usurpation, but by Election; They are chosen to a Crown The Saints have not their Crown by usurpation, but by Election; They Are chosen to a Crown
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2. This Crown of Righteousnesse exceeds in purenesse. Other Crowns are of a more feculent, drossie mettle, They have their troubles.
2. This Crown of Righteousness exceeds in pureness. Other Crowns Are of a more feculent, drossy mettle, They have their Troubles.
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A Crown of gold cannot be made without thorns Herein the Crown of Righteousnesse excells.
A Crown of gold cannot be made without thorns Herein the Crown of Righteousness excels.
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It is made of a purer metal, there are no cares or crosses woven into it.
It is made of a Purer metal, there Are no Cares or Crosses woven into it.
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It fills the Soul with melody; It banisheth all sorrow from the heart, there can be no more sorrow in heaven, then joy in hell.
It fills the Soul with melody; It banisheth all sorrow from the heart, there can be no more sorrow in heaven, then joy in hell.
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] 3. This Crown of Righteousnesse can never be lost or forfeited. Other Crowns may be lost.
] 3. This Crown of Righteousness can never be lost or forfeited. Other Crowns may be lost.
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The Crown is fallen from the head. The Crown is fallen from the head.
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Lam. 5. 16. Henry the sixth was honoured with the Crowns of two Kingdoms, France and England. The first was lost through the faction of his Nobles, the other was twice pluck'd from his head, before his death.Lam. 5. 16. Henry the sixth was honoured with the Crowns of two Kingdoms, France and England. The First was lost through the faction of his Nobles, the other was twice plucked from his head, before his death.
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The Crown hath many heirs and successors; How many have been deposed either by fraud, or force. The Crown hath many Heirs and Successors; How many have been deposed either by fraud, or force.
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But this Crown of Righteousnesse can never be lost. God will not say, Remove the diademe, take off the Crown.
But this Crown of Righteousness can never be lost. God will not say, Remove the diadem, take off the Crown.
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Ezek. 21. 16. This Crown is set upon the head of Christs Spouse, and Christ will never depose his Spouse.Ezekiel 21. 16. This Crown is Set upon the head of Christ Spouse, and christ will never depose his Spouse.
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There's nothing unlesse sinne can forfeit the Crown;
There's nothing unless sin can forfeit the Crown;
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but Believers shal be so fixed in their Orbe of sanctity, that they cannot have the least erring, or retrograde motion.
but Believers shall be so fixed in their Orb of sanctity, that they cannot have the least erring, or retrograde motion.
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4. This Crown of Righteousnesse is a never-fading Crown Other crowns are like a garland of flowers that soone withers;
4. This Crown of Righteousness is a never-fading Crown Other crowns Are like a garland of flowers that soon withers;
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Doth the Crown endure to all generations? Prov. 27. 4. All outward glory passeth away as a swift stream,Does the Crown endure to all generations? Curae 27. 4. All outward glory passes away as a swift stream,
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or a ship in full saile; Crowns wear away and tumble into the dust:
or a ship in full sail; Crowns wear away and tumble into the dust:
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But this Crown of Righteousnesse Fades not. 1 Pet. 5. 4. Eternity is a jewell of the Saints Crown;
But this Crown of Righteousness Fades not. 1 Pet. 5. 4. Eternity is a jewel of the Saints Crown;
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after Millions of yeares, it will be as bright and splendent as at the first dayes wearing.
After Millions of Years, it will be as bright and splendent as At the First days wearing.
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5. This Crown of Righteousness doth not draw envy to it. Davids own son envied him, and sought to take his Crown from off his head.
5. This Crown of Righteousness does not draw envy to it. Davids own son envied him, and sought to take his Crown from off his head.
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A Crown of gold is often the marke for envy and ambition to shoot at: But this Crown of Righteousnesse is free from envy.
A Crown of gold is often the mark for envy and ambition to shoot At: But this Crown of Righteousness is free from envy.
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The white Lilly of peace is a flower that grows in this Crown. One Saint in glory shall not envy another because all are Crown'd;
The white Lily of peace is a flower that grows in this Crown. One Saint in glory shall not envy Another Because all Are Crowned;
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And though one Crown may be larger then another, yet every one shall have as big a Crown as he is able to carry.
And though one Crown may be larger then Another, yet every one shall have as big a Crown as he is able to carry.
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6. This Crown of Righteousnesse makes a man blessed; Earthly Crowns have no such virtue in them; They rather make men cursed;
6. This Crown of Righteousness makes a man blessed; Earthly Crowns have no such virtue in them; They rather make men cursed;
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they are so heavy that they often sinke men into hell;
they Are so heavy that they often sink men into hell;
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They make mens heads so giddy, that they stumble and fall into Hurtfull lusts. But this Crown of Righteousnesse makes them blessed that wear it.
They make men's Heads so giddy, that they Stumble and fallen into Hurtful Lustiest. But this Crown of Righteousness makes them blessed that wear it.
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The Hebrew word to Crown, signifies, to Compass round. Because the Crown doth compass them that wear it with terrene felicity.
The Hebrew word to Crown, signifies, to Compass round. Because the Crown does compass them that wear it with terrene felicity.
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The Saints shall have a sight of God to eternity, This is the encompassing Crown. The Schoolmen place happinesse in the Vision of God. But besides the Saints shall NONLATINALPHABET, have such communications of divine excellencies,
The Saints shall have a sighed of God to eternity, This is the encompassing Crown. The Schoolmen place happiness in the Vision of God. But beside the Saints shall, have such communications of divine excellencies,
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as they are capable to take in. This is the quintessence of blessednesse.
as they Are capable to take in. This is the quintessence of blessedness.
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Ʋse. 1. Information, and it hath four branches. 1. It shews us that Religion is not imposed upon hard terms; Ʋse. 1. Information, and it hath four branches. 1. It shows us that Religion is not imposed upon hard terms;
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God doth not put us upon things unreasonable, he doth not cut us out work and give no reward, behold, there is a Crown of Righteousnesse laid up.
God does not put us upon things unreasonable, he does not Cut us out work and give no reward, behold, there is a Crown of Righteousness laid up.
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When wee hear of the doctrine of Repentance, steeping our souls in brinish tears for sin; When we hear of the Doctrine of Repentance, steeping our Souls in brinish tears for since;
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the doctrine of Mortification, pulling out the right eie, wee are ready to crie out as they did, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? No beloved, Gods terms are not unreasonable, he never sets us on work but we are sure of Double pay;
the Doctrine of Mortification, pulling out the right eye, we Are ready to cry out as they did, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? No Beloved, God's terms Are not unreasonable, he never sets us on work but we Are sure of Double pay;
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many sweet encouragements he gives us while we are doing the work, hee often strews our ways with Roses, shedding his love abroad into our hearts, Rom. 5. 5. filling us with joy in believing, Romanes 15. verse 13. Hee that hath the least mercie from God in this kinde, will die in his debt:
many sweet encouragements he gives us while we Are doing the work, he often strews our ways with Roses, shedding his love abroad into our hearts, Rom. 5. 5. filling us with joy in believing, Romans 15. verse 13. He that hath the least mercy from God in this kind, will die in his debt:
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but when wee look upon the recompence of reward, which doth as far exceed our thoughts,
but when we look upon the recompense of reward, which does as Far exceed our thoughts,
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as it doth surpass our deserts, Then surely we cannot say to God (without wrong) as he Mat. 25. 24. I knew thee that thou art an hard man.
as it does surpass our deserts, Then surely we cannot say to God (without wrong) as he Mathew 25. 24. I knew thee that thou art an hard man.
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If a King should bid one take up his staffe when it is fallen, and for that should settle an annuity upon him for life, this were not unreasonable.
If a King should bid one take up his staff when it is fallen, and for that should settle an annuity upon him for life, this were not unreasonable.
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When you have done all (as our Lord Christ saith) you are but unprofitable servants.
When you have done all (as our Lord christ Says) you Are but unprofitable Servants.
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What advantage do you bring to God? Yet for this poor inconsiderable nothing there is a Crown laid up. What advantage do you bring to God? Yet for this poor inconsiderable nothing there is a Crown laid up.
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Sure God doth not invite you to your losse, nor can you say he is a hard Master. Satan, who would discourage you from a strict holy life, will he give bond to assure you of som hing equivalent to this Crown? As Saul said in another sence, Will the son of Jesse give you fields and vineyards,
Sure God does not invite you to your loss, nor can you say he is a hard Master. Satan, who would discourage you from a strict holy life, will he give bound to assure you of Some hing equivalent to this Crown? As Saul said in Another sense, Will the son of Jesse give you fields and vineyards,
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and make you Captains of thousands. and make you Captains of thousands.
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So, will Satan who disparageth the waies of God give you Crowns to possesse? will he mend your wages? Alas! So, will Satan who disparageth the ways of God give you Crowns to possess? will he mend your wages? Alas!
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you know what wages he paies, his wages are death, and truly the lesse wages the better.
you know what wages he pays, his wages Are death, and truly the less wages the better.
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2 Branch. See here that which may raise in our hearts an holy indignation against sin, it will make us forfeit our Crown.
2 Branch. See Here that which may raise in our hearts an holy Indignation against since, it will make us forfeit our Crown.
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Sin is not onely hateful in its own nature, the most horrid, ugly, deform'd thing;
since is not only hateful in its own nature, the most horrid, ugly, deformed thing;
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which made holy Anselm say, That if hee should behold the pains of Hell on one side,
which made holy Anselm say, That if he should behold the pains of Hell on one side,
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and the deformitie of Sin on the other, and he must of necessitie choose one of these two;
and the deformity of since on the other, and he must of necessity choose one of these two;
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I would (saith he) rather throw my self into hell, then voluntarily commit one sin against God.
I would (Says he) rather throw my self into hell, then voluntarily commit one since against God.
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But besides the intrinsecall-filth that is in sin, (it being the very spirits & quintessence of evill) this may cause in us an abhorrency of it; But beside the intrinsecall-filth that is in since, (it being the very spirits & quintessence of evil) this may cause in us an abhorrency of it;
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Sin would degrade us of our honour, it would pluck away our Crown from our head;
since would degrade us of our honour, it would pluck away our Crown from our head;
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Thinke what will the end of sin be? as Abner said to Joab, will it not be bitternesse in the latter end? If men before they did commit sin, would but sit down and rationally consider,
Think what will the end of since be? as Abner said to Joab, will it not be bitterness in the latter end? If men before they did commit since, would but fit down and rationally Consider,
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whether the present gain and sweetnesse in fin, would make amends for the future losse, I beleeve it would put them into a cold sweat,
whither the present gain and sweetness in fin, would make amends for the future loss, I believe it would put them into a cold sweat,
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and give some check to their unbridled affections. Jacob tooke Esau by the heel.
and give Some check to their unbridled affections. Jacob took Esau by the heel.
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O? do not look upon the smileing face of sin, but take it by the heel, look at the end of it;
OBLITUS do not look upon the smiling face of since, but take it by the heel, look At the end of it;
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It will bereaves us of our Crown.
It will bereaves us of our Crown.
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And can any thing countervail this losse? When a man is tempted to Pride; let him remember this will swel his head so big, that the Crown wilnot com on;
And can any thing countervail this loss? When a man is tempted to Pride; let him Remember this will swell his head so big, that the Crown wilnot come on;
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Wo to the Crown of Pride! Woe to the Crown of Pride!
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Isa. 28. 1. the Crown of Pride will hinder him of the Crown of Righteousness. When he is tempted to Lust, let him remember that for the injoying the pleasures of sin for a season, he hazards a Crown of immortality.
Isaiah 28. 1. the Crown of Pride will hinder him of the Crown of Righteousness. When he is tempted to Lust, let him Remember that for the enjoying the pleasures of since for a season, he hazards a Crown of immortality.
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And is there so much sweetnesse in sin, as is in a Crown? When he is tempted to drunkennesse, (a sin that doth not onely unchristian him but, un-man him) let him consider here it would uncrown him of his reason, And is there so much sweetness in since, as is in a Crown? When he is tempted to Drunkenness, (a since that does not only unchristian him but, unman him) let him Consider Here it would uncrown him of his reason,
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and afterwards un-crown him of his happinesse.
and afterwards uncrown him of his happiness.
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When he is tempted to swearing, let him think with himself, this is a sin which hath nothing to render it delightful.
When he is tempted to swearing, let him think with himself, this is a since which hath nothing to render it delightful.
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Other sinns have a shew of pleasure and profit, which is the bait men are drawn with.
Other Sins have a show of pleasure and profit, which is the bait men Are drawn with.
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But the swearer is brought to the devills hook without any bait. O! is it not madnesse for these unfruitfull works of darknesse to forfeit heaven. But the swearer is brought to the Devils hook without any bait. OH! is it not madness for these unfruitful works of darkness to forfeit heaven.
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How will the devill reproach, and laugh at men? That they should be so stupid,
How will the Devil reproach, and laugh At men? That they should be so stupid,
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as for a rattle, to forego a Crown. Like those Indians, who for pictures and glasse-beads will part with their gold.
as for a rattle, to forego a Crown. Like those Indians, who for pictures and glass-beads will part with their gold.
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O! how should we hate sin which will take away our Crown from us.
OH! how should we hate since which will take away our Crown from us.
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3. Branch. See here the misery of a wicked man, though he may be, Coronis aureis donatus, and flourish in his bravery while he lives,
3. Branch. See Here the misery of a wicked man, though he may be, Coronis aureis donatus, and flourish in his bravery while he lives,
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yet when he dies he shall not have a Crown of Righteousnesse, but Chaines of Darknesse.
yet when he die he shall not have a Crown of Righteousness, but Chains of Darkness.
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Death carries him prisoner to hell, it leades him away to be Crucified. The Egyptians as Plutarch reports at their feastes, brought in a Death'shead with this Motto; Death carries him prisoner to hell, it leads him away to be crucified. The egyptians as Plutarch reports At their feasts, brought in a Death'shead with this Motto;
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Look upon this, and proceed in your banquet. Look upon this, and proceed in your banquet.
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The sinner who sports himselfe with sin, and Crowns himselfe with Rose-buds, in the mid'st of all his mirth and musick;
The sinner who sports himself with since, and Crowns himself with Rosebuds, in the midst of all his mirth and music;
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here's a Death's head for him to look on.
here's a Death's head for him to look on.
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The day of Death to him will not be a day of Inauguration, but a day of Execution. How can the wicked rejoyce? Theophylact us'd to say, his estate is miserable that goes laughing to hell.
The day of Death to him will not be a day of Inauguration, but a day of Execution. How can the wicked rejoice? Theophylact used to say, his estate is miserable that Goes laughing to hell.
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We may say of this laughter, it is mad, Eccles. 2. 2. Suppose yee saw a man set in a rotten chair, under him a fire burning, over his head a Sword hanging by a twine thread,
We may say of this laughter, it is mad, Eccles. 2. 2. Suppose ye saw a man Set in a rotten chair, under him a fire burning, over his head a Sword hanging by a twine thread,
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and before him a table spread with variety of delicacies, sure he would have but little stomack to eat, sitting in that danger:
and before him a table spread with variety of delicacies, sure he would have but little stomach to eat, sitting in that danger:
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So it is with a sinner, his Soul sits in his body as in a chair, diseases like worms breed there, under him hell fire is burning, over his head not a Crown,
So it is with a sinner, his Soul sits in his body as in a chair, diseases like worms breed there, under him hell fire is burning, over his head not a Crown,
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but a sword of Justice hangs, when death breakes this chair of the body, he falls into the fire,
but a sword of justice hangs, when death breaks this chair of the body, he falls into the fire,
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& this fire is unquenchable. Multitude of tears cannot extinguish it, length of time cannot annihilate it.
& this fire is unquenchable. Multitude of tears cannot extinguish it, length of time cannot annihilate it.
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Nor let the sinner expect any Charon to ferry him over that stygian-lake, (as some have vainly fancied) God hath the Keyes of hell, Rev. 1. 18. and besides thedamned are bound hand and foot. Matt. 22. 13. So that there can be no coming out.
Nor let the sinner expect any Charon to ferry him over that stygian-lake, (as Some have vainly fancied) God hath the Keys of hell, Rev. 1. 18. and beside thedamned Are bound hand and foot. Matt. 22. 13. So that there can be no coming out.
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O that this might scare and affrightmen from their evill courses!
O that this might scare and affrightmen from their evil courses!
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The wicked when they are dying must say to their Souls, as the Emperor Adrian; O my poor wandring Soul, whither art thou going? What will become of thee? There remaines nothing for sinners,
The wicked when they Are dying must say to their Souls, as the Emperor Adrian; Oh my poor wandering Soul, whither art thou going? What will become of thee? There remains nothing for Sinners,
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but a certain fearfull looking for of judgment and fiery indignation.
but a certain fearful looking for of judgement and fiery Indignation.
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Heb. 10. 27. God will not say to them, Come hither and be Crowned, but go ye cursed. Hebrew 10. 27. God will not say to them, Come hither and be Crowned, but go you cursed.
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4. Branch. It shews us, as in a Scripture-Glasse, the happinesse and nobility of a righteous person.
4. Branch. It shows us, as in a Scripture-Glasse, the happiness and Nobilt of a righteous person.
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In his life he wears Stolam justitiae, a robe of righteousnesse. And after death he weares Coronam justitiae, A Crown of Righteousnesse. In his life he wears Stolam justitiae, a robe of righteousness. And After death he wears crown justitiae, A Crown of Righteousness.
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I say 1. In his life time he weares a Robe of Righteousness, Isa. 61 10. this is the righteousnesse of Christ, in which he is look'd upon & reputed as righteous as Christ himself. 2 Cor. 5. 21. We are made the righteousnesse of God in him.
I say 1. In his life time he wears a Robe of Righteousness, Isaiah 61 10. this is the righteousness of christ, in which he is looked upon & reputed as righteous as christ himself. 2 Cor. 5. 21. We Are made the righteousness of God in him.
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'Tis not said, we are made the righteousnesse of Angels, but of God. 2. After death he wears a Crown of righteousnesse. This Crown doth incircle all blessednesse within it;
It's not said, we Are made the righteousness of Angels, but of God. 2. After death he wears a Crown of righteousness. This Crown does incircle all blessedness within it;
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The Saints are not perfectly happie till death, then comes the Crown. Here we are but aeternitatis candidati, candidates and expectants of heaven. The Saints Are not perfectly happy till death, then comes the Crown. Here we Are but aeternitatis Candidates, candidates and expectants of heaven.
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This is but seed-time, we sow the seed of praier, and water it with our tears, the golden harvest is yet to reap. The Crown is laid up.
This is but seedtime, we sow the seed of prayer, and water it with our tears, the golden harvest is yet to reap. The Crown is laid up.
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When Craesus ask'd Solon whohe thought happie? He told him one Tellus, a man that was dead.
When Croesus asked Solon whohe Thought happy? He told him one Tellus, a man that was dead.
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So a Christian is not perfectly happie till death; then the Crown shall be put on. So a Christian is not perfectly happy till death; then the Crown shall be put on.
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The Thracians in their funerals used musick;
The Thracians in their funerals used music;
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and Theocritus observs, that the Heathens had their NONLATINALPHABET, or funeral banquet, because of that felicitie which they supposed the parties deceased to participate of:
and Theocritus observs, that the heathens had their, or funeral banquet, Because of that felicity which they supposed the parties deceased to participate of:
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when the mantle of a Believers flesh drops off, then shall his soul ascend in a triumphant chariot,
when the mantle of a Believers Flesh drops off, then shall his soul ascend in a triumphant chariot,
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and the garland of glorie shall be set upon his head. Ʋse 2. Trial. Examine your selves whether you are the heirs of this Crown.
and the garland of glory shall be Set upon his head. Ʋse 2. Trial. Examine your selves whither you Are the Heirs of this Crown.
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Quest. But how may that be known? Answ. By this one note;Quest. But how may that be known? Answer By this one note;
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If you set the Crown on Christs head while you live, he will set the Crown on your head when you die.
If you Set the Crown on Christ head while you live, he will Set the Crown on your head when you die.
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Have you wisdom to manage businesses of concernment, strength to do duties, resist temptations, bear burdens? you will not assume,
Have you Wisdom to manage businesses of concernment, strength to do duties, resist temptations, bear burdens? you will not assume,
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or arrogate any thing to your selves, but let Christ wear the Crown:
or arrogate any thing to your selves, but let christ wear the Crown:
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Thus Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 15. 10. I labored more then they all, and yet not I. Thus Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 15. 10. I laboured more then they all, and yet not I.
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This is the Inscription on Christ's vesture, and on his thigh, King of Kings, Rev. 19. 16. Then we do what in us lies to make him King,
This is the Inscription on Christ's vesture, and on his thigh, King of Kings, Rev. 19. 16. Then we do what in us lies to make him King,
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when we set the Crown of all upon his head.
when we Set the Crown of all upon his head.
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King Canutus (as Historians relate) took the Crown off his own head and set it upon a Crucifix;
King Canute (as Historians relate) took the Crown off his own head and Set it upon a Crucifix;
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so a good Christian takes the Crown of honour and applause from his own head, and sets it upon the head of Christ:
so a good Christian Takes the Crown of honour and applause from his own head, and sets it upon the head of christ:
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This is hard for flesh and blood to stoop to; a proud heart will not easily part with the Crown;
This is hard for Flesh and blood to stoop to; a proud heart will not Easily part with the Crown;
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he will commend Christ, and bid others bow the knee: onely in the throne he would be greater.
he will commend christ, and bid Others bow the knee: only in the throne he would be greater.
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But be assured there's no way for us to reign with Christ, but to let Christ reign here. But be assured there's no Way for us to Reign with christ, but to let christ Reign Here.
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Ʋse 3. Exhortation; and it exhorts us to four things: 1. If there be a Crown laid up, it calls for our love to God. Ʋse 3. Exhortation; and it exhorts us to four things: 1. If there be a Crown laid up, it calls for our love to God.
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Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, to give us a Crown. Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, to give us a Crown.
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This is the highest enobling of a creature.
This is the highest ennobling of a creature.
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If there be love in a Crumb, what is there in a Crown? If there be love in Pardoning-mercie, what is there in Crowning-mercie? It is a favour that wee poor vermiculi, worms and no men, should be suffered to live;
If there be love in a Crumb, what is there in a Crown? If there be love in Pardoning-mercie, what is there in Crowning-mercie? It is a favour that we poor vermiculi, worms and no men, should be suffered to live;
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but that Worms should be made Kings; that Christ should be arreigned and we adorned; that the Curse should be laid on his head,
but that Worms should be made Kings; that christ should be arraigned and we adorned; that the Curse should be laid on his head,
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and the Crown set on ours, Behold what manner of love is this! It is beyond all Hyperbole.
and the Crown Set on ours, Behold what manner of love is this! It is beyond all Hyperbole.
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And should not this make our hearts reverberate, and eccho back love. Oh Christians! light your love at this fire;
And should not this make our hearts reverberate, and echo back love. O Christians! Light your love At this fire;
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as burning glasses when the Sun hath shin'd on them they burn: God having so shin'd upon us in love, let our hearts burn;
as burning glasses when the Sun hath shined on them they burn: God having so shined upon us in love, let our hearts burn;
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and our love to God must be divinely qualified. 1. It must be a Genuine love;
and our love to God must be divinely qualified. 1. It must be a Genuine love;
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we must not love him propter aliud, for something else, as a man loves a potion for health sake;
we must not love him propter Aliud, for something Else, as a man loves a potion for health sake;
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but as a man loves sweet Wine, for it self.
but as a man loves sweet Wine, for it self.
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We must love God for those intrinsick excellencies in him, which are so alluring and amiable.
We must love God for those intrinsic excellencies in him, which Are so alluring and amiable.
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2. It must be a Voluntarie love, else it is not love but coaction: It must come freely,
2. It must be a Voluntary love, Else it is not love but coaction: It must come freely,
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as water out of a Spring. It must be a free-will offering, not like the paying of a Tax.
as water out of a Spring. It must be a freewill offering, not like the paying of a Tax.
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3. It must be an Exuberant love; it must not bee stinted, not a few drops, but a stream;
3. It must be an Exuberant love; it must not be stinted, not a few drops, but a stream;
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it must like Nilus, over flow the banks. 4. It must be a Transcendent love; it must be of no ordinary extraction, but a choise, intire, superlative love;
it must like Nilus, over flow the banks. 4. It must be a Transcendent love; it must be of no ordinary extraction, but a choice, entire, superlative love;
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we must not onely give God the milk of our Love, but the cream; not onely the truth of it,
we must not only give God the milk of our Love, but the cream; not only the truth of it,
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but the spirits and quintessence. I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, and the juice of my Pomgranates, Cant. 8. 2. If the Spouse hath a cup which is more juicie and spiced, Christ shall drink of that.
but the spirits and quintessence. I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, and the juice of my Pomegranates, Cant 8. 2. If the Spouse hath a cup which is more juicy and spiced, christ shall drink of that.
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5. It must be a most Intense ardent love: The Sun shines as much as it can;
5. It must be a most Intense Ardent love: The Sun shines as much as it can;
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such must our love to God be, ad ultimum virium, it must boil over, but never give over.
such must our love to God be, ad ultimum virium, it must boil over, but never give over.
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What unparallel'd love hath God shewn us. Oh Christian! answer love with love. In love we may, as Bernard saith, reciprocate with God.
What unparalleled love hath God shown us. O Christian! answer love with love. In love we may, as Bernard Says, reciprocate with God.
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If God be angry, we must not be angry again, but if God love us, we must love him again. If God be angry, we must not be angry again, but if God love us, we must love him again.
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O love God the Father, who hath made this Crown for us; love God the Son, who hath bought this Crown for us;
O love God the Father, who hath made this Crown for us; love God the Son, who hath bought this Crown for us;
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love God the Holy Ghost, who hath made us fit to wear this Crown. 2 Branch, Exhort. Let us pant, and breath after this happy condition.
love God the Holy Ghost, who hath made us fit to wear this Crown. 2 Branch, Exhort. Let us pant, and breath After this happy condition.
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Doth not the heire desire to be Crowned? Here we have a weight offin. In heaven a weight of glory. How should our souls be big with desire to be gon hence, what is the world we so dote on? 'Tis but a spacious prison, Does not the heir desire to be Crowned? Here we have a weight offin. In heaven a weight of glory. How should our Souls be big with desire to be gone hence, what is the world we so dote on? It's but a spacious prison,
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and should not we be willing to goe out of prison to be Crowned. The bird desires to go out of the cage, though it be made of Gold.
and should not we be willing to go out of prison to be Crowned. The bird Desires to go out of the cage, though it be made of Gold.
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The Academicks compare the Soul of man to a fowle, mounting with her wings aloft:
The Academics compare the Soul of man to a fowl, mounting with her wings aloft:
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Every Saint is a true bird of Paradise, he is ever flying up towards heaven in ardent and zealous affections, he longs to be out of this earthen cage of the body, Every Saint is a true bird of Paradise, he is ever flying up towards heaven in Ardent and zealous affections, he longs to be out of this earthen cage of the body,
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when with the Phaenix he shall receive his golden Coronet on his head, and shine in glory as the Angels of God.
when with the Phoenix he shall receive his golden Coronet on his head, and shine in glory as the Angels of God.
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Tully observes that Scipio when his father had told him of ithat glory the soul should be invested with in a state of mmortality, Tully observes that Scipio when his father had told him of ithat glory the soul should be invested with in a state of mmortality,
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Why then saith Scipio do I tarry thus long upon the earth? why do I not hasten to dye? Methinks when we heare of this Crown of righteousnesse, which will so infinitely enrich,
Why then Says Scipio do I tarry thus long upon the earth? why do I not hasten to die? Methinks when we hear of this Crown of righteousness, which will so infinitely enrich,
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and adorn the Soul, it should make us weary of this world, and long for the time of our solemn inauguration. How did Paul desire to be dissolved.
and adorn the Soul, it should make us weary of this world, and long for the time of our solemn inauguration. How did Paul desire to be dissolved.
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Would not a man be willing to hoise up Seales and crosse the waters, though troublesome if he were-sure to be Crown'd assoone as he came at shore. Would not a man be willing to hoist up Seals and cross the waters, though troublesome if he were-sure to be Crowned As soon as he Come At shore.
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Why are our Souls so earthly? We love to be grazing in the worldes full pastures, and are affraid to dye.
Why Are our Souls so earthly? We love to be grazing in the world's full pastures, and Are afraid to die.
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Most men look so ghastly at the thoughts of death, as if they were rather going to the Crosse, then the Crown. O long for death!
Most men look so ghastly At the thoughts of death, as if they were rather going to the Cross, then the Crown. Oh long for death!
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The Apostle calls death a putting off our earthly Cloaths, 2 Cor. 5. 4. This is all death doth to us,
The Apostle calls death a putting off our earthly Clothes, 2 Cor. 5. 4. This is all death does to us,
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if we are in Christ, it puts off our cloaths, and puts on a Crown.
if we Are in christ, it puts off our clothes, and puts on a Crown.
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This should make us say as Hilarion, Go out my Soul, go out, why tremblest thou? thou art going to receive a Crown.
This should make us say as Hilarion, Go out my Soul, go out, why tremblest thou? thou art going to receive a Crown.
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A believer at death will be the happiest looser, and the happiest gainer. He will loose his sins, he will gain Glory.
A believer At death will be the Happiest looser, and the Happiest gainer. He will lose his Sins, he will gain Glory.
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The day of death is the Saints Coronation day.
The day of death is the Saints Coronation day.
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3. Branch. Learn so to deport and demeane your selves, that this Crown of Righteousness may be set upon your heades, when you dye.
3. Branch. Learn so to deport and demean your selves, that this Crown of Righteousness may be Set upon your Heads, when you die.
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Qu. How is that? Answ. Do three things.Qu. How is that? Answer Do three things.
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1. If you would wear the Crown of Righteousnesse, find in your hearts the work of Righteousness, Isa. 32. 17. That is, the work of Grace wrought in you;
1. If you would wear the Crown of Righteousness, find in your hearts the work of Righteousness, Isaiah 32. 17. That is, the work of Grace wrought in you;
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and this Work must be evidenced by a mighty change; which is somtimes called an ingrafting, somtimes a Transforming. Grace makes a Metamorphise;
and this Work must be evidenced by a mighty change; which is sometimes called an engrafting, sometimes a Transforming. Grace makes a Metamorphize;
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it produceth in the Soul a configuration, and likeness to Christ; it Produceth in the Soul a configuration, and likeness to christ;
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first there must be a Consecrating work, before a Crowning work. We read in Scripture in the solemne inauguration of their Kings,
First there must be a Consecrating work, before a Crowning work. We read in Scripture in the solemn inauguration of their Kings,
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first they anointed them, and then they Crown'd them. Z•dock the Priest took an horn of oile out of the Tabernacle, and anointed solomon;
First they anointed them, and then they Crowned them. Z•dock the Priest took an horn of oil out of the Tabernacle, and anointed solomon;
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and after that he was Crown'd: and After that he was Crowned:
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So there must be the unction of the Spirit , first God powrs on us the anointing oile of grace,
So there must be the unction of the Spirit, First God Powers on us the anointing oil of grace,
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and after the horn of oile, then coms the Crown.
and After the horn of oil, then coms the Crown.
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2. If you would wear the Crown of Righteousnesse, then walk in the way of Righteousnesse Prov. 12. 28. This is called in Scripture, a walking NONLATINALPHABET after the Spirit, Rom. 8. 1. As the people of Israel walked after the Pillar offire; and the wisemen walked after the Star; which way the Star went, they went.
2. If you would wear the Crown of Righteousness, then walk in the Way of Righteousness Curae 12. 28. This is called in Scripture, a walking After the Spirit, Rom. 8. 1. As the people of Israel walked After the Pillar offire; and the Wise men walked After the Star; which Way the Star went, they went.
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And somtimes it is called a walking by rule, Gal. 6. 16. Those that expect a Golden Crown, must walk by a Golden rule.
And sometimes it is called a walking by Rule, Gal. 6. 16. Those that expect a Golden Crown, must walk by a Golden Rule.
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Be sure you walk with Davids Candle and Lanthorn in your hand, Psal. 119. 105. He that walks in the dark, may soon be out of the way.
Be sure you walk with Davids Candle and Lantern in your hand, Psalm 119. 105. He that walks in the dark, may soon be out of the Way.
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Walk NONLATINALPHABET, Soberly, in acts of temperance; NONLATINALPHABET, Righteously, in acts of Justice; NONLATINALPHABET, Godly, in acts of Piety.
Walk, Soberly, in acts of temperance;, Righteously, in acts of justice;, Godly, in acts of Piety.
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Walk as Christ did upon earth; His life was (as one saith) purer then the Sun-beams. Walk as christ did upon earth; His life was (as one Says) Purer then the Sunbeams.
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Copy out his life in yours; Copy out his life in yours;
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Be assured you shall never partake of the priviledge of Christ's death, unlesse you imitate the patterne of Christ's life.
Be assured you shall never partake of the privilege of Christ's death, unless you imitate the pattern of Christ's life.
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Would you wear the Crown of Righteousnesse; walk in the way of Righteousnesse; but alas this is a very untroden way. 1. Some know the way of Righteousnesse,
Would you wear the Crown of Righteousness; walk in the Way of Righteousness; but alas this is a very untrodden Way. 1. some know the Way of Righteousness,
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but do not walk in it;
but do not walk in it;
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like the Graecians, of whom Plutarch speaks, they knew what was honest, but did it not. 2. Others Commend the way of Righteousnesse,
like the Greeks, of whom Plutarch speaks, they knew what was honest, but did it not. 2. Others Commend the Way of Righteousness,
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but do not walk in it;
but do not walk in it;
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like those that tast and commend the wine but do not buy. 3. Others walk Antipodes, in stead of walking in the way, they are good onely at Crossing the way, they oppose the way of Righteousnesse, such are persecutors. 2 Tim. 3. 8. 4. Others walk a few steps in the way and then Go back again;
like those that taste and commend the wine but do not buy. 3. Others walk Antipodes, in stead of walking in the Way, they Are good only At Crossing the Way, they oppose the Way of Righteousness, such Are persecutors. 2 Tim. 3. 8. 4. Others walk a few steps in the Way and then Go back again;
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These are apostates. 2 Tim. 4. 10. As if there were any going to heaven backward. 5. Others walk Half in the way, and half out; these are loose professors, who though in som dogmaticals they dissent not from us, These Are apostates. 2 Tim. 4. 10. As if there were any going to heaven backward. 5. Others walk Half in the Way, and half out; these Are lose professors, who though in Some dogmaticals they dissent not from us,
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yet under a notion of christian liberty, they do walk carelesly, and presumtuously, crying up justification, that they may weaken the power of sanctification:
yet under a notion of christian liberty, they do walk carelessly, and presumptuously, crying up justification, that they may weaken the power of sanctification:
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They can take that liberty, which others tremble to think off;
They can take that liberty, which Others tremble to think off;
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Surely were there no other Bible to read in, but the lives of some professors, we should read but little Scripture there. 6. Others walk soberly a while in the way,
Surely were there no other bible to read in, but the lives of Some professors, we should read but little Scripture there. 6. Others walk soberly a while in the Way,
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but on a sudden drinking in the poison of error, begin to be intoxicated with novel and dangerous opinions, who as the Apostle saith, Are turned aside after Satan. 1 Tim. 5. 15. Ignatius calls error the invention of the Devill. Basil calls it a Spiritual drunkennesse; and when the head is giddy the feet must needs reel.
but on a sudden drinking in the poison of error, begin to be intoxicated with novel and dangerous opinions, who as the Apostle Says, are turned aside After Satan. 1 Tim. 5. 15. Ignatius calls error the invention of the devil. Basil calls it a Spiritual Drunkenness; and when the head is giddy the feet must needs reel.
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Loos principles, breed loos practises. 7. Others in stead of walking in the way, do Traduce & slander the way of Righteousness.
Loos principles, breed loos practises. 7. Others in stead of walking in the Way, do Traduce & slander the Way of Righteousness.
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The way of truth shal be evil spoken of, 2 Pet. 2. 2. or as it is in the Greek, NONLATINALPHABET, it shall be blasphem'd. The men of the world give out, that the way of Righteousnesse is a solitary way,The Way of truth shall be evil spoken of, 2 Pet. 2. 2. or as it is in the Greek,, it shall be blasphemed. The men of the world give out, that the Way of Righteousness is a solitary Way,
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& makes them melancholly that walk in it, and that they must expect to loose their joy by the way;
& makes them melancholy that walk in it, and that they must expect to lose their joy by the Way;
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These forget that golden saying of Austin, when a man is converted, and turned to God, his joy is not taken away, but changed, 'tis more sublime, and pure;
These forget that golden saying of Austin, when a man is converted, and turned to God, his joy is not taken away, but changed, it's more sublime, and pure;
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And doth not Solomons Oracle tells us, that All the ways of God are pleasantnesse. Take the most ruggid part of the way of religion, and it is pleasant walking;
And does not Solomons Oracle tells us, that All the ways of God Are pleasantness. Take the most rugged part of the Way of Religion, and it is pleasant walking;
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Holy weeping seems at first very uncouth and disconsolate, but how often, while the Saints weep for sin, doth the Lord make them weep for joy.
Holy weeping seems At First very uncouth and disconsolate, but how often, while the Saints weep for since, does the Lord make them weep for joy.
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The water of repentance like rose-water, while it drops from the stil of the eye, sends forth a sweet smell, which refresheth the Soul with inward consolation. O what green branches! The water of Repentance like Rosewater, while it drops from the still of the eye, sends forth a sweet smell, which refresheth the Soul with inward consolation. O what green branches!
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what full clusters of Grapes, hang all along as we are walking in the way of Righteousnesse:
what full clusters of Grapes, hang all along as we Are walking in the Way of Righteousness:
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How then dare men calumniate? 8. Others Creep in the way, they do not walk;
How then Dare men calumniate? 8. Others Creep in the Way, they do not walk;
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they go on but very slow, like the motion of the eighth sphere. Those who look on can hardly tell whether they make any progresseor no.
they go on but very slow, like the motion of the eighth sphere. Those who look on can hardly tell whither they make any progresseor no.
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They are dull in their heavenly motion, and had need often pray with David for Gods free Spirit.
They Are dull in their heavenly motion, and had need often pray with David for God's free Spirit.
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9. Others walk quite besides the way. Those are prophane persons, who dedicate their lives to Bacchus, who border every step they take upon the Devills confines. 9. Others walk quite beside the Way. Those Are profane Persons, who dedicate their lives to Bacchus, who border every step they take upon the Devils confines.
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They are like Asa, diseased in their feet;
They Are like Asa, diseased in their feet;
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they walk as the Apostle saith, NONLATINALPHABET disorderly like souldiers that march out of rank & file. they walk as the Apostle Says, disorderly like Soldiers that march out of rank & file.
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Jesus Christ doth not onely send forth blood out of his sides to redeem us, jesus christ does not only send forth blood out of his sides to Redeem us,
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but also water to cleanse us. 1 John 5. 6. They that have have not the power of the one to sanctify, may question the benefit of the other to save.
but also water to cleanse us. 1 John 5. 6. They that have have not the power of the one to sanctify, may question the benefit of the other to save.
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O! all you that would wear the Crown of Righteousness, walk in the way of Righteousnesse;
OH! all you that would wear the Crown of Righteousness, walk in the Way of Righteousness;
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labour to keep up the credit of religion in the world;
labour to keep up the credit of Religion in the world;
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walk NONLATINALPHABET, exactly, walk so that if we could suppose the Bible to be lost, it might be found again in your lives. 2. If you would wear the Crown of Righteousnesse, put on the Armour of Righteousness. 2 Cor. 6. 7. The meaning is if wil you have this Crown, you must fight for it.
walk, exactly, walk so that if we could suppose the bible to be lost, it might be found again in your lives. 2. If you would wear the Crown of Righteousness, put on the Armour of Righteousness. 2 Cor. 6. 7. The meaning is if will you have this Crown, you must fight for it.
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I have (saith Paul) fought the good fight ; I have (Says Paul) fought the good fight;
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a metaphor, as Chrysost. & Ambrose observe, taken from wrestlers, who when they had gotten the victory were Crown'd.
a metaphor, as Chrysostom & Ambrose observe, taken from wrestlers, who when they had got the victory were Crowned.
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'Tis Corona triumphalis, therefore the Saints in glory are set forth with Palms in their hands in token of Victory.
It's Corona Triumphal, Therefore the Saints in glory Are Set forth with Palms in their hands in token of Victory.
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Christians must strive as in the Olympick combats;
Christians must strive as in the Olympic combats;
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they must not onely be Ornati but Armati. Not onely adorned with the jewell of knowledge,
they must not only be Ornati but Armati. Not only adorned with the jewel of knowledge,
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but Armed with the breast-plate of faith. Satan is a Lion in the way, there must be a pitch'd battel.
but Armed with the breastplate of faith. Satan is a lion in the Way, there must be a pitched battle.
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This Crown is worth contending for; A Christian shines most in his spirituall armour.
This Crown is worth contending for; A Christian shines most in his spiritual armour.
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This is his sacred gallantry when he is like those souldiers Curtius speaks of , who did not look gay in gold and glittering apparel,
This is his sacred gallantry when he is like those Soldiers Curtius speaks of, who did not look gay in gold and glittering apparel,
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but shined in their martiall habit. The Crown in set upon the head of the conqueror;
but shined in their martial habit. The Crown in Set upon the head of the conqueror;
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those delicatuli, those dainty silken Christians that live at ease, and will not make the least sally out against the enemy, they shall have no Crown, but be discarded for Cowards.
those delicatuli, those dainty silken Christians that live At ease, and will not make the least sally out against the enemy, they shall have no Crown, but be discarded for Cowards.
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Lycurgus would have no mans name written upon his Sepulcher, but his that died manfully in war;Lycurgus would have no men name written upon his Sepulcher, but his that died manfully in war;
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God will write no mans name in the book of life, but his that dies fighting.
God will write no men name in the book of life, but his that die fighting.
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When the Saints after all their Spirituall battells shall come to heaven Conquerors, then (as it was said of Cesar, ) shall their ensigns of honor be hung up, then shall the Crown of Righteousnesse be set upon their head. When the Saints After all their Spiritual battles shall come to heaven Conquerors, then (as it was said of Cesar,) shall their ensigns of honour be hung up, then shall the Crown of Righteousness be Set upon their head.
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4. Branch, let this put spurres to our sluggish hearts, and make us act with all our might for God.
4. Branch, let this put spurs to our sluggish hearts, and make us act with all our might for God.
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What wrestling? What sweating? How should we NONLATINALPHABET provoke our selves to holiness? How should we spend, and be spent for Christ, how should we strive to bring in some Crown-revenews to our Lord and Master,
What wrestling? What sweating? How should we provoke our selves to holiness? How should we spend, and be spent for christ, how should we strive to bring in Some Crown-revenews to our Lord and Master,
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when we consider, how infinitly it shall be rewarded.
when we Consider, how infinitely it shall be rewarded.
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While we are laying out for God, he is laying up for us, henceforth there is a Crown laid up.
While we Are laying out for God, he is laying up for us, henceforth there is a Crown laid up.
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How should this Crown adde wings to praier, and oile to the flame of our zeale? O Christian let thy head study for Christ, let thy tongue plead for him, let thy hands work for him!
How should this Crown add wings to prayer, and oil to the flame of our zeal? O Christian let thy head study for christ, let thy tongue plead for him, let thy hands work for him!
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What honour & dignity hath been done to Mordecai saith King Ahasuerus, Esther. 6. 3. enquire what hath been done for God.What honour & dignity hath been done to Mordecai Says King Ahasuerus, Esther. 6. 3. inquire what hath been done for God.
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Me thinks we should somtimes go aside into our closets and weep, to consider how little work we have done for God.
Me thinks we should sometimes go aside into our closets and weep, to Consider how little work we have done for God.
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Beloved, what a vaste disproportion is there, between our work and our reward;
beloved, what a vast disproportion is there, between our work and our reward;
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our sweat and our Crown. And 'tis but a while, a very little while before the Crown shall be put on. our sweat and our Crown. And it's but a while, a very little while before the Crown shall be put on.
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The time is short, saith the Apostle.
The time is short, Says the Apostle.
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We are ready to strike saile, we are almost at shore, and then we shall be Crown'd. We Are ready to strike sail, we Are almost At shore, and then we shall be Crowned.
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O! improve the present season for the glory of God; The Crown is hard by, you saile apace, work apace;
OH! improve the present season for the glory of God; The Crown is hard by, you sail apace, work apace;
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and that I may put spirits into Christians, and quicken their obedience, consider this, the more work you do for God, the bigger Crown you shall wear.
and that I may put spirits into Christians, and quicken their Obedience, Consider this, the more work you do for God, the bigger Crown you shall wear.
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There are degrees of glorie, he that with his pound gained five, was made ruler over five Cities;
There Are Degrees of glory, he that with his pound gained five, was made ruler over five Cities;
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but he that with his pound gain'd ten, was made ruler over ten Cities. but he that with his pound gained ten, was made ruler over ten Cities.
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As one Star differs from another in glorie, so one Crown differs from another in glorie. As one Star differs from Another in glory, so one Crown differs from Another in glory.
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If there are degrees of torments in hell, thenby the same reason there are degrees of glorie in heaven.
If there Are Degrees of torments in hell, thenby the same reason there Are Degrees of glory in heaven.
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That there are degrees of torments is evident, Luke 20. ult. Who for pretence make long praiers, the same shall receive NONLATINALPHABET greater damnation. They that do wrap sin in Religions mantle, that intitle God to their wicked nesse, shall have an hotter place in hell;
That there Are Degrees of torments is evident, Lycia 20. ult. Who for pretence make long Prayers, the same shall receive greater damnation. They that do wrap since in Religions mantle, that entitle God to their wicked ness, shall have an hotter place in hell;
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even so there are gradations in happinesse. How then should we abound in work, seeing we shall exceed in reward?
even so there Are gradations in happiness. How then should we abound in work, seeing we shall exceed in reward?
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Ʋse. Here is a Gospel-hony comb, dropping comfort into the hearts of the godly. Ʋse. Here is a Gospel-hony comb, dropping Comfort into the hearts of the godly.
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How may this alleviate all the afflictions of this life, and make these waters of Marah sweet and pleasant to drink of, There is a Crown laid up.
How may this alleviate all the afflictions of this life, and make these waters of Marah sweet and pleasant to drink of, There is a Crown laid up.
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A Christian in this life hath something to grieve him, and yet something to comfort him.
A Christian in this life hath something to grieve him, and yet something to Comfort him.
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A true Saint is haeres Crucis, an heir of the Cross; if he wears any robes, they are bloodie; A true Saint is haeres Crucis, an heir of the Cross; if he wears any robes, they Are bloody;
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if any Crown, 'tis of Thorns: but here is that may sweeten his sufferings, here is Wine mingled with his myrrhe, he shall be crowned in Paradise;
if any Crown, it's of Thorns: but Here is that may sweeten his sufferings, Here is Wine mingled with his myrrh, he shall be crowned in Paradise;
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This my brethren may change our mourning into melodie, our tears into triumph; though we bearth Crosse, we shall wear the Crown.
This my brothers may change our mourning into melody, our tears into triumph; though we berth Cross, we shall wear the Crown.
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and these sufferings cannot continue long, if our life be short, our sufferings cannot be long: and these sufferings cannot continue long, if our life be short, our sufferings cannot be long:
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O how may this sweeten all the bitter cups we drink of! Cleopatra put a jewel in her cup which contein'd the price of a Kingdome:
Oh how may this sweeten all the bitter cups we drink of! Cleopatra put a jewel in her cup which contained the price of a Kingdom:
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when we are drinking in our Wormwood cup, let this jewel be put into our cup to make it drink more pleasantly, There's a reward of glorie.
when we Are drinking in our Wormwood cup, let this jewel be put into our cup to make it drink more pleasantly, There's a reward of glory.
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Though Death be in the Cup, here's Sugar lies at the bottom, Henceforth there is a Crown of Rightcousness laid up.
Though Death be in the Cup, here's Sugar lies At the bottom, Henceforth there is a Crown of Righteousness laid up.
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So much for the Text, now to the occasion. Sorrie I am to bee an Actor in this mournful Scene;
So much for the Text, now to the occasion. Sorry I am to be an Actor in this mournful Scene;
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It might better have becom som other, (grief often causing brokennesse of expression) but I forbear to Apologize.
It might better have become Some other, (grief often causing brokenness of expression) but I forbear to Apologise.
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We are here met to solemnize the Funerals of THOMAS HODGES Esquire, who I believe was not more generally known then loved.
We Are Here met to solemnize the Funerals of THOMAS HODGES Esquire, who I believe was not more generally known then loved.
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I shall not bee such a 〈 ◊ 〉 as Homer of Achilles: what I shall speak of him now interred, shall be onely some of my own observations.
I shall not be such a 〈 ◊ 〉 as Homer of Achilles: what I shall speak of him now interred, shall be only Some of my own observations.
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I hate to give flattering titles ;
I hate to give flattering titles;
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onely seeing it is the last office of love I can do, suffer me to strew a few flowers upon his Hearse:
only seeing it is the last office of love I can do, suffer me to strew a few flowers upon his Hearse:
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The Jews did NONLATINALPHABET, Embalme the bodies of their Dead, and why may not Names bee Embalmed.
The jews did, Embalm the bodies of their Dead, and why may not Names be Embalmed.
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1. He was not onely a frequenter, but a very reverent hearer of the Word;
1. He was not only a frequenter, but a very reverend hearer of the Word;
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and to my best observation did seem to receive the truth not onely in the light of it,
and to my best observation did seem to receive the truth not only in the Light of it,
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but in the love of it. 2. He was a great zealot, and opposite against error.
but in the love of it. 2. He was a great zealot, and opposite against error.
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He liked not to hear Heterodox Preachers, as knowing that smooth tongues could easily put off bad wares, he was a friend to Truth.
He liked not to hear Heterodox Preachers, as knowing that smooth tongues could Easily put off bad wares, he was a friend to Truth.
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3. He was a great honourer and encourager of the lawfully Ordained Ministers; I seldom heard him speak of such as were conscientious without som testimony of respect;
3. He was a great honourer and encourager of the lawfully Ordained Ministers; I seldom herd him speak of such as were conscientious without Some testimony of respect;
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This I observed of him, he ever prized those Ministers most (not who did smooth their tongues Jer. 23. 31. or did use to gingle out their words in the Pulpit, whose preaching was rather musicall, then medicinall, but) who did speak most to the conscience;
This I observed of him, he ever prized those Ministers most (not who did smooth their tongues Jer. 23. 31. or did use to jingle out their words in the Pulpit, whose preaching was rather musical, then medicinal, but) who did speak most to the conscience;
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It was a good sign of a spiritual appetite, that he liked rather the savouriness of the meat, It was a good Signen of a spiritual appetite, that he liked rather the savoriness of the meat,
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then the garnishing of the dish. 4. He was vir sine fuco; a most true hearted man to his friend.
then the garnishing of the dish. 4. He was vir sine fuco; a most true hearted man to his friend.
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He was no NONLATINALPHABET he knew not that art (which some have) at the same time to flatter, and hate. The Romans painted friendship with her hand upon her heart;
He was no he knew not that art (which Some have) At the same time to flatter, and hate. The Roman painted friendship with her hand upon her heart;
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An Hieroglyphical Embleme of a faithfull friend, who fetcheth all words from the bottom of his heart. an Hieroglyphical Emblem of a faithful friend, who Fetches all words from the bottom of his heart.
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This our friend deceased would speak plainly what was in his mind.
This our friend deceased would speak plainly what was in his mind.
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Not like those who have the honey of fair words in their mouth, and the sting of malice in their heart.
Not like those who have the honey of fair words in their Mouth, and the sting of malice in their heart.
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5. He was one that did not sinfully comply with the humors of men. There are too many who Froteus like, can change into any shape;
5. He was one that did not sinfully comply with the humours of men. There Are too many who Froteus like, can change into any shape;
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who can sail with any winde, especially if it blows preferment;
who can sail with any wind, especially if it blows preferment;
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this I may say of him, though death did break him, the times could never bend him.
this I may say of him, though death did break him, the times could never bend him.
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He did often in my hearing b'ess God for that liberall allowance, which providence had carved out to him, nor did he desire to increase his estate by increasing his guilt.
He did often in my hearing b'ess God for that liberal allowance, which providence had carved out to him, nor did he desire to increase his estate by increasing his guilt.
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6. He was very Charitable to the poor;
6. He was very Charitable to the poor;
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The age we live in, though it hath the Lamp of Profession, yet little of the Oil of Charity;
The age we live in, though it hath the Lamp of Profession, yet little of the Oil of Charity;
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'Tis the sin of many rich men though they have a flourishing estate, yet they have a withered hand, and cannot stretch it out to good uses.
It's the since of many rich men though they have a flourishing estate, yet they have a withered hand, and cannot stretch it out to good uses.
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It was a serious and weighty speech of Chrisostom. Feed (saith he) the hungry with your Charitie while you live, that you feed not the fire of hell when you dye.
It was a serious and weighty speech of Chrysostom. Feed (Says he) the hungry with your Charity while you live, that you feed not the fire of hell when you die.
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There was a Temple erected at Athens, which they called the Temple of mercy; it was dedicated to Charitable uses; There was a Temple erected At Athens, which they called the Temple of mercy; it was dedicated to Charitable uses;
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And there could not be a greater reproach laid upon any man, then to upbraid him with this, that he had not been in the Temple of mercy.
And there could not be a greater reproach laid upon any man, then to upbraid him with this, that he had not been in the Temple of mercy.
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This may be the reproach of many rich men in this Citie, that though they somtimes visit Gods Temple, in the frequenting publick Ordinances,
This may be the reproach of many rich men in this city, that though they sometimes visit God's Temple, in the frequenting public Ordinances,
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yet they are seldom or never seen in the Temple of mercy. They can drinke in a full cup themselves,
yet they Are seldom or never seen in the Temple of mercy. They can drink in a full cup themselves,
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but will not let one drop fall beside to refresh the bowells of the poor;
but will not let one drop fallen beside to refresh the bowels of the poor;
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Their arguments conclude still in Celarent. As for this our friend deceased I must herein be his NONLATINALPHABET,
Their Arguments conclude still in Celarent. As for this our friend deceased I must herein be his,
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and let it be his garland now he is gone.
and let it be his garland now he is gone.
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He had not onely an Estate, but an heart; though I often went to him for works of Charity, he used not to make any excuse (which is onely an handsome denyall) but his fingers drop'd with the myrrhe of liberality, which is a sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour to God;
He had not only an Estate, but an heart; though I often went to him for works of Charity, he used not to make any excuse (which is only an handsome denial) but his fingers dropped with the myrrh of liberality, which is a sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour to God;
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He had indeed a free and noble spirit; he sailed equall between two rocks; he avoided vain profusness, he hated a sordid penuriousness. He had indeed a free and noble Spirit; he sailed equal between two Rocks; he avoided vain profusness, he hated a sordid penuriousness.
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When I came to him on his death-bed, he told me that sin was the burden of his life,
When I Come to him on his deathbed, he told me that since was the burden of his life,
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and that he cast himselfe only upon the merits of Christ, but saith he, How hard do I find it to believe;
and that he cast himself only upon the merits of christ, but Says he, How hard do I find it to believe;
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which words were dropped out with many teares.
which words were dropped out with many tears.
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'Tis better to Complain then presume. I might expatiate but I shall here contract my sails.
It's better to Complain then presume. I might expatiate but I shall Here contract my sails.
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These things were commendable in him, and imitable by us. Here was good fruit which did adorn the Tree.
These things were commendable in him, and imitable by us. Here was good fruit which did adorn the Tree.
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It will be our wisdome to Copy out what we see good in others, and to walk so unblameably in holiness, that while we live we may have good hope through grace of a part and interest in Christ;
It will be our Wisdom to Copy out what we see good in Others, and to walk so unblamably in holiness, that while we live we may have good hope through grace of a part and Interest in christ;
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and when we dye, may receive that Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give at that day to all them who love his appearing. FINIS.
and when we die, may receive that Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give At that day to all them who love his appearing. FINIS.
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