A30579:534
Gospel-conversation
Gospel-conversation: wherein is showed, I. How the conversation of believers must be above what could be by the light of nature. II. Beyond those that lived under the law. III. And suitable to what truths the Gospel holds forth. By Jeremiah Burroughs, preacher of the Gospel to Stepney and Cripplegate, London. Being the third book published by Thomas Goodwin, William Greenhil, Sydrach Simpson, Philip Nigh, William Bridge, John Yates, William Adderly.Gospel-conversation: wherein is shewed, I. How the conversation of believers must be above what could be by the light of nature. II. Beyond those that lived under the law. III. And suitable to what truths the Gospel holds forth. By Jeremiah Burroughs, preacher of the Gospel to Stepney and Criplegate, London. Being the third book published by Thomas Goodwyn, William Greenhil, Sydrach Simpson, Philip Nye, William Bridge, John Yates, William Adderly.
London: printed by Peter Cole, 1650
GOSPEL Conversation. › THE MISERY OF THOSE MEN THAT HAVE THEIR PORTION IN THIS LIFE.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Seventhly, They are no Sons, no Children, and therefore they must not expect children's portions; As many of you rich men, when you die, you will leave your servants some Legacy, perhaps you'll give every servant in the house five pounds, or so; but when you come to your children, to write in your Will, what such a Son, such a Daughter shall have, that is another manner of business than 4. or 5 l. great things you leave to them: Now the truth is, the world may be divided between Children and Servants, for though the truth is, all men are at defiance with God, yet God makes them servants one way or other; and there is some little Legacy that servants shall have, but they must not expect the Children's portion; therefore they have it here, but must not have it hereafter. In Ezek. 46. 16. Thus saith the Lord, If the Prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance shall be his sons; but if to his servants, then it shall be but till Jubilee. This was Gods Law, that if a Prince gave a gift to his son, the son should inherit it for ever, but if he give it but to a servant, it should continue with him but for a while. So here is the difference of Gods administration of all His gifts, He gives some to servants, and these shall continue but for a while, within a little while all will be called for again; all the good, and all the comfort thou hast, God will call for it all again: but that which he gives to His Sons, to His Children, they shall have mercy for ever, though not to enjoy it in the same way, they shall enjoy the same good and comfort Eternally. And then further:
Seventhly, They are no Sons, no Children, and therefore they must not expect childrens portions; As many of you rich men, when you die, you will leave your servants some Legacie, perhaps you'l give every servant in the house five pounds, or so; but when you come to your children, to write in your Will, what such a Son, such a Daughter shall have, that is another manner of business than 4. or 5 l. great things you leave to them: Now the truth is, the world may be divided between Children and Servants, for though the truth is, all men are at defiance with God, yet God makes them servants one way or other; and there is some little Legacy that servants shall have, but they must not expect the Childrens portion; therefore they have it here, but must not have it hereafter. In Ezek. 46. 16. Thus saith the Lord, If the Prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance shall be his sons; but if to his servants, then it shall be but till Jubile. This was Gods Law, that if a Prince gave a gift to his son, the son should inherit it for ever, but if he give it but to a servant, it should continue with him but for a while. So here is the difference of Gods administration of all His gifts, He gives some to servants, and these shall continue but for a while, within a little while all will be called for again; all the good, and all the comfort thou hast, God will call for it all again: but that which he gives to His Sons, to His Children, they shall have mercy for ever, though not to enjoy it in the same way, they shall enjoy the same good and comfort Eternally. And then further: