A31961:581
An Exact collection of farewell sermons preached by the late London-ministers viz. Mr. Calamy,…An Exact collection of farewel sermons preached by the late London-ministers viz. Mr. Calamy,…
An Exact collection of farewell sermons preached by the late London-ministers viz. Mr. Calamy, Mr. Watson, Mr. Jacomb, Mr. Case, Mr. Sclater, Mr. Baxter, Mr. Jenkin, Dr. Manton, Mr. Lye, Mr. Collins : to which is added their prayers before and after sermon as also Mr. Calamy's sermon for which he was imprisoned in Newgate : his sermon at Mr. Ashe's funeral and Dr. Horton's and Mr. Nalton's funeral.An Exact collection of farewel sermons preached by the late London-ministers viz. Mr. Calamy, Mr. Watson, Mr. Jacomb, Mr. Case, Mr. Sclater, Mr. Baxter, Mr. Jenkin, Dr. Manton, Mr. Lye, Mr. Collins : to which is added their prayers before and after sermon as also Mr. Calamy's sermon for which he was imprisoned in Newgate : his sermon at Mr. Ashe's funeral and Dr. Horton's and Mr. Nalton's funeral.
London : s.n., 1662
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5. I note from hence the certain happiness of those beholders that do see this excellency and worth in the people of God under worldly contempt, and under worldly ignominy and disgrace: for the comfort of these let me tell them, if there be any thing in the world a sign of a gracious heart it is this, to love holiness, for holiness sake when it is advanced is good: but to love holiness when it is upon a dunghill, and is spit upon and persecuted, that man shows the truth of grace, and the strength of grace too: It is a sign not only of a true sight, but of a strong sight, to pierce so as to see a godly man beautiful in sufferings, and remember this for certain, the Lord will have an eye to thee. There is a great deal of comfort may come to thy soul in all thy distresses, here is a ground of comfort.
5. I note from hence the certain happiness of those beholders that do see this excellency and worth in the people of God under worldly contempt, and under worldly ignominy and disgrace: for the comfort of these let me tell them, if there be any thing in the world a sign of a gracious heart it is this, to love holiness, for holiness sake when it is advanced is good: but to love holiness when it is upon a dunghil, and is spit upon and persecuted, that man shows the truth of grace, and the strength of grace too: It is a sign not only of a true sight, but of a strong sight, to pierce so as to see a godly man beautiful in sufferings, and remember this for certain, the Lord will have an eye to thee. There is a great deal of comfort may come to thy soul in all thy distresses, here is a ground of comfort.
First, In thy infirmities: Dost thou love holiness when it is compassed about with sorrows, and troubles, and persecutions? Certainly Christ will see the truth of thy grace in the midst of all thy infirmities, and he will know a little of his own in the midst of a great deal of ⟨p. 272⟩ours; but then in our outward trouble there is comfort▪ Do you think if you regard not Gods people in their sufferings, that he will regard you in your sufferings? If you remember the godly poor, God will make your bed in your sickness, God will remember what you did at such a time, such a visit thou gavest to such a one of mine in prison and such a time tho didst so nd o; those that have kept close to od in their outward highness he will never cst them off for their lowness; you an see nothing of grace in our selves, nothing but hypocrisy; yet cst ou say, Lord, I love thee in thy Image, I love the Lord Js Christ in his wost […], I love him in his Members; this hath brought many a servant of God comfort in the twangs of his conscience: But then there is abundant comfort to the people of God at the last day, when they shall appear before all the world, when they that have persecuted Christ, and his Church, and people, do fear and tremble, yet then mayest thou say, Remember, Lord, what I have done, it is a token I am one that thou intendest good too, because thou hast kept me faithful to thee and thy cause: Do you think a Judge will condemn that man that hath saved the life of his dear Wife? but when you shall appear before the Judgement seat at the great day, and every pot of water, and every rag that thou hst given to the Spouse of Christ, shall be remembered, do you think he will not reward it.