A31961:650
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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The second Exhortation is this, Labour to promote personal holiness, as well as family devotion: I am against local holiness: As one said (that I heard once when I was a youth) Happy are those garments that can carry away any of the dust of the Temple; but they think not that many of their garments are unclean in wallowing in the mire of sin. But I say, do you labour to promote holiness in your lives, in your hearts and conversations: The holy Ghost saith, Unless you be pure in heart, you shall not see God. And therefore put away sin, for if you regard iniquity, God will not hear your prayers: It is not your ducking, or bowing, or cringing, never so much or your going with your hat off through the Church, that will make God hear your prayers; these will but dishonour you, because you live not accordingly.
5. Love the holiness of the living members, be not so much in love with the holiness of wood and timber, bricks and stones; but wheresoever you see the Image of Christ, be in love with that soul; wherever the presence of God shines, and wherever thou seest one that gives up himself to God in holy duties, do thou say, Oh! my soul, delight to come into the company of these men. The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour. If there be a heaven upon earth, I tell you it is in the company of godly men. I remember a famous man hath this expression, saith he, When I was in the company of the Saints and people of God, I was as a living coal; but when I was separated from them, and was among the wicked, swearers and drunkards, me-thoughts there was a spiritual coldness and frozenness went over my soul. Though the people of God are best company in heaven, yet they are very good company here ⟨p. 304⟩on earth: And Christians should stir up one another, and be provoking one another to love and good works; and where ever you have grace, be sure to impart it. Endeavour to love the holiness of Saints, and be willing to impart your experiences to others, for this is your duty. Do not make a Monopoly of holiness, but carry company with you to Heaven.
5. Love the holiness of the living members, be not so much in love with the holiness of wood and timber, bricks and stones; but wheresoever you see the Image of Christ, be in love with that soul; whereever the presence of God shines, and whereever thou seest one that gives up himself to God in holy duties, do thou say, Oh! my soul, delight to come into the company of these men. The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour. If there be a heaven upon earth, I tell you it is in the company of godly men. I remember a famous man hath this expression, saith he, When I was in the company of the Saints and people of God, I was as a living coal; but when I was separated from them, and was among the wicked, swearers and drunkards, me-thoughts there was a spiritual coldness and frozenness went over my soul. Though the people of God are best companie in heaven, yet they are very good companie here