A31961:946
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. 'Tis a treasure for its closeness; we do not open a treasure to every one, but it is kept close, The Gospel is a secret mystery, hidden not revealed to every one: it is not discovered to carnal worldly men, though it may be revealed to them in the outward proposition, yet not in the spirituality of it. But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding? saith I•b ch. 28. v. 12. The peace of the Gospel is a treasure hid in the field, not found by every one.
3. 'Tis a treasure for its closeness; we do not open a treasure to every one, but it is kept close, The Gospel is a secret mystery, hidden not revealed to every one: it is not discovered to carnal worldly men, though it may be revealed to them in the outward proposition, yet not in the spirituality of it. But where shall wisdome be found? and where is the place of understanding? saith I•b ch. 28. v. 12. The peace of the Gospel is a treasure hid in the field, not found by every one.
2. The Gospel is a treasure in respect of the Ministry of it; so the Apostle hints, 'tis not only light, but a shining light, which hath shining into our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the Glory of God, &c. 'Tis a treasure in this respect, viz. in the discovery and shining of it, the conveyances, the several gifts and graces of the Ministry, by which the Gospel is conveyed to us, makes up a treasure, and as the Ministry is a treasure, so the opportunities and advantages thereof are. Thus the Gospel and the Ministry thereof is precious, and ought to be esteemed and made use of by us. We should highly account of the Gospel, and put a high value on it, for it is a treasure; yea, it is a treasure in the want of other treasures, they are rich that are made partakers of it: Silver and gold have I none, (saith St. Peter to the Cripple) ⟨image 175⟩but such as I have I give it thee: this is the privilege of Ministers; though it may be, poor in respect of themselves, yet are rich to others. These excellent riches are committed to us, and accordingly we must not only make use of them our selves, but make them known to others; the Gospel is a treasure not for us to keep, but to discover, reveal and manifest to others: to give the light of the glory of God, &c. This is the work of the Ministry, We have indeed this treasure, but not for our selves only but for others: so we are to keep it, to preserve and maintain it, but so as to be diligent to impart what is committed to us for the edification of others: Every Scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven as a good house-holder, bringeth forth things new and old.