A31961:754
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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3. There's a steadfastness of Faith too, when we so believe as that we do not waver, or do not hesitate. Will you give me leave to propose to you (my dear Friends, though my Congregation I cannot call you) that question which our Saviour did unto the Jews. (whom he hated, though I love you) The Baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men. The doctrines you have heard, have they been from Heaven or from men? Answer me, if from men abhor them; man is a false creature, man would make merchandise of your faith and souls, but if from Heaven, why then should you not believe them? I bless the Lord, my conscience bears me witness, I never did so far propose a doctrine to you, I would have you believe without Scripture. If the doctrines have been from God believe them, if not, abhor them, and any of those that shall dare to bring a doctrine, but dare not bring the authority of the Scripture to warrant them. You may not be like those in Jam. 1. 6. that mavereth like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. The most godly man may stumble in his way, i. e. tread awry, but a wavering minded man is never settled concerning his way. Blessed be God I am not now (on this day that looks as like my dying day as can be in the world) to begin to fix upon a Religion, to fix upon my way, I know my way, If God will but keep […] steps, and guide me in that way. If God be […] (I appeal to your consciences) worship him; […] […] God, ⟨p. 343⟩worship him; do not stand disputing and doubting, do not, say shall I? shall I? if the ways you have found be the ways of God, follow them; God hath but one way to heaven, there is but one truth; if Baal be God follow Baal, do not stand wavering; do not consult with flesh and blood; 'tis an infinite mercy that God will give any of us to leave Relations, Estates, Congregations, any thing for Christ: 'tis an infinite mercy we do not split upon a rock. Be sure to be either for God or Baal: a godly man many time, halts in his way, but never halts between two opinions.
3. There's a steadfastnesse of Faith too, when we so believe as that we do not waver, or do not hesitate. Will you give me leave to propose to you (my dear Friends, though my Congregation I cannot call you) that question which our Saviour did unto the Jews. (whom he hated, though I love you) The Baptism of Iohn, whence was it? from heaven, or of men. The doctrines you have heard, have they been from Heaven or from men? Answer me, if from men abhor them; man is a false creature, man would make merchandize of your faith and souls, but if from Heaven, why then should you not believe them? I blesse the Lord, my conscience bears me witnesse, I never did so far propose a doctrine to you, I would have you believe without Scripture. If the doctrines have been from God believe them, if not, abhor them, and any of those that shall dare to bring a doctrine, but dare not bring the authority of the Scripture to warrant them. You may not be like those in