What kinder office is there, when a man is agitated, than for a friend to put his hand upon him by way of warning, to startle and recall him? Their sins were all freely forgiven them, clean washed away in the waters of baptism. Critical and dangerous in proportion to its real blessedness; for in proportion to the privileges we enjoy, ever will be our risk of misusing them. In such cases the object pursued naturally absorbs the mind, and excludes all thoughts but those relating to itself. (5)That we may ask deliverance, with a submission to God's will (Psalm 34:7).6. "Lord," he said, "my voice by nature is harsh and untunable, and it is vain to lavish any art to better it. James employs the imagery of two natures in the believer in showing how not to yield to worldly desires, but to resist the devil. I prayed for my grandfather’s cancer for years, but he still died. James 5:13 Context. At first, before the gospel was sufficiently understood, signs and wonders were needed as helps to faith. It is God's bargain and our promise, that if He would "deliver us," we would "glorify Him" (Psalm 50:15). Let restless persons attend upon the worship of the Church, which will attune their minds in harmony with Christ's law, while it unburdens them. However you try, you cannot do works to compare with those which faith and prayer accomplish in the name of Christ.(J. It is impossible (under God's blessing) for any one to attend the daily service of the Church "with reverence and godly fear," and a wish and effort to give his thoughts to it, and not find himself thereby sobered and brought to recollection. All of life should be lived with a God-ward, God-dependent focus (5:13). Excitements are of two kinds — secular and religious. Is any merry? The Christian conversation is like a wheel — every spoke taketh its turn. He has one idea, and one only before him, which becomes his idol. If God lay on a great burden, cry for a strong back. Yea, Lord, create in me a new heart, therein to make melody, and I will be contented with my old voice, until in due time, being admitted into the choir of heaven, I shall have another voice more harmonious bestowed upon me." "Sing psalms." Either because this was the accredited medical panacea in that age (Isaiah 1:6; Luke 10:34), or because oil is a symbol of the gracious influences of the Holy Spirit, the Divine Healer (Mark 6:13). When we come to salvation through Christ, we are also tapping into that most powerful force in the universe, God himself. And at Bad Boll, in Würtemberg, Pastor Blumhardt has prosecuted upon a large scale a similar enterprise. If there was a time when those particular irregularities, which now are so common, were likely to abound, it was in the primitive Church. It’s not at all surprising, therefore, that James concludes his book with instruction on prayer. Yea, Lord, create in me a new heart, therein to make melody, and I will be contented with my old voice, until in due time, being admitted into the choir of heaven, I shall have another voice more harmonious bestowed upon me." The benefit of the rod is a fruit of the Divine grace, as well as the benefit of the Word. "Lord," he said, "my voice by nature is harsh and untunable, and it is vain to lavish any art to better it. The children of the Lord are "like trees planted by the rivers of water, that bring forth their fruit in due season" (Psalm 1:3). If there be any unison of sentiment at all, the reciprocity which occurs is most congenial; in point of fact it is one of the expedients to which affliction betakes itself to arrest the converse of kindred minds. Uniformity of experience and duty in heaven. This is but little, indeed, in itself; but it is much when compared with anything that any other comforter can give. It takes us off from the clear contemplation of the next world, ruffles us, and makes us restless. Let restless persons attend upon the worship of the Church, which will attune their minds in harmony with Christ's law, while it unburdens them. 2. But there are two kinds of wisdom. So let it be with us. Next, let us consider how religious excitements are set right by the same Divine medicine. Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. How was it that for fifteen hundred years the Church was preserved from those peculiar affections of mind and irregularities of feeling and conduct which now torment it like an ague? It is of excellent advantage in religion to make use of the present affection; of sadness, to put us upon prayer; of mirth, to put us upon thanksgiving. However you try, you cannot do works to compare with those which faith and prayer accomplish in the name of Christ.(J. Faults are not sins, necessarily, though they breed sins; and yet, they are not harmless. And especially the daily prayers of the Church do this. Some cannot carry a full cup without spilling. It is impossible (under God's blessing) for any one to attend the daily service of the Church "with reverence and godly fear," and a wish and effort to give his thoughts to it, and not find himself thereby sobered and brought to recollection. When a friend you loved lay sick of some dangerous malady, tossing restlessly on a sleepless pillow; and when you had mixed the composing draught and given it to his feverish lips, and then lifted up your heart to God on his behalf, did you feel that that prayer might be just as real a cause of repose or of convalescence as anything that medical skill could suggest, or careful love supply? Your condition is either a help or a hindrance in religion. For what purpose but for good does God afflict those who pray to Him? Can my singing of psalms be pleasing to Thine ears, which is unpleasant to my own? It often has the effect of saving us from angry words, or extravagant talking, or inconsiderate jesting, or rash resolves. (2)That we may ask constancy (Psalm 125:3). This certainly is natural and right; still, it is a state of excitement, and, if I might say it, all states of excitement have dangerous tendencies. Are we praying for those who are ick? Your condition is either a help or a hindrance in religion. D. If not in the spirit of prayer, in what spirit besides? Mercies work one way or another; they either become the fuel of our lusts or our praises; either they make us thankful or wanton. Is anyone cheerful? (Dean Scott. However you try, you cannot do works to compare with those which faith and prayer accomplish in the name of Christ.(J. Sermons.com provides sermon illustrations, sermons, powerpoint and worship resources, and children's sermons & bulletins. 4. The most ordinary of these excitements, at least in this country, is the pursuit of gain. There is no time wherein God doth not invite us to Himself. "Lord," he said, "my voice by nature is harsh and untunable, and it is vain to lavish any art to better it. 12): — Prayer and praise, or (in one word) worship, according to St. James, is the Christian remedy for "allaying or carrying off the fever of the mind."(A. Now, certainly, looking at external and second causes, the miracles had much to do in securing this blessed sobriety in the early Christians. More strength we feel that we need, because our affliction has taught us our own weakness. Awaken yourselves to this service; every new mercy calleth for a new song.7. 2. Doubt not the power of faith and prayer to effect all things with God. Is anyone happyLet them sing songs of praise. Now, certainly, looking at external and second causes, the miracles had much to do in securing this blessed sobriety in the early Christians. Many, however, have judged otherwise. εὐθυμεῖ — is he right set, well hung on, as we say? It often has the effect of saving us from angry words, or extravagant talking, or inconsiderate jesting, or rash resolves. Let us ever sing in the same spirit and in the same joy and hope.True merrimentJ. In Jm 5:13-18, we find a call to pray and sing praises, with guidance as to what to do and when [For example...] I. "Lord," he said, "my voice by nature is harsh and untunable, and it is vain to lavish any art to better it. And such is the blessed effect of the sacred services on Christians busied about many things, reminding them of the one thing needful, and keeping them from being drawn into the great whirlpool of time and sense.2. What a state of transport must have been theirs! Misery is possible in prosperity. Such is the pursuit of gain, or of power, or of distinction. Let us ever sing in the same spirit and in the same joy and hope.True merrimentJ. Awaken yourselves to this service; every new mercy calleth for a new song.7. (Dean Scott. The naturalness of religion. What a state of transport must have been theirs! But comfort is not all we want; and God therefore gives us more.3. One of the most important and significant changes that has happened to me … The benefit of the rod is a fruit of the Divine grace, as well as the benefit of the Word. As we could not, as no Christian could pray — even though it were possible — to do away with the redeeming sufferings of His Saviour; so we may not, cannot wish deliverance from the sufferings whereby we are made unto Him. The jailer, who for the first time heard the news of salvation through Christ, gave evident signs of transport. Excitements are the indisposition of the mind; and of these excitements in different ways the services of Divine worship are the proper antidotes. "I cannot," he said, "make it otherwise. I have told him how to proceed. Plummer, D. D.)Use of sicknessDuring Dr. Payson's last illness, a friend coming into his room said, "Well, I am sorry to see you lying there on your back." let him sing psalms." let him sing psalms. (b)the change from one to the other is sometimes extreme. All prosperous; all sing.(B. He has one idea, and one only before him, which becomes his idol. d. Psalm 90:12—but the wise man seeks the kingdom of God—Asking the Lord … Awaken yourselves to this service; every new mercy calleth for a new song.7. When the affections are once raised, give them a right object, otherwise they are apt to degenerate and to offend in their measure, though their first occasion was lawful.5. It may be that they have never so prayed again — so passionately, so faithfully, so importunately! "Pray." H. Newman, D. D.Indisposition of body shows itself in a pain somewhere or other — a distress which draws our thoughts to it, impedes our ordinary way of going on, and throws the mind off its balance. If the sick have committed sin, they will be forgiven. It is impossible (under God's blessing) for any one to attend the daily service of the Church "with reverence and godly fear," and a wish and effort to give his thoughts to it, and not find himself thereby sobered and brought to recollection. Sermon Bible Commentary. )Prosper in afflictionJohn Knox.Who doubteth but God did mitigate the heaviness of Joseph, although He sent not hasty deliverance in his long imprisonment; and that as He gave him favour in the sight of the jailer, so inwardly also He gave him consolation in spirit? Now viewing scripture range from the book of James chapter 5:13 through chapter 5:16... James Chapter 5. It often has the effect of saving us from angry words, or extravagant talking, or inconsiderate jesting, or rash resolves. The jailer, who for the first time heard the news of salvation through Christ, gave evident signs of transport. "No," was the answer. Mercies work one way or another; they either become the fuel of our lusts or our praises; either they make us thankful or wanton. )Prosper in afflictionJohn Knox.Who doubteth but God did mitigate the heaviness of Joseph, although He sent not hasty deliverance in his long imprisonment; and that as He gave him favour in the sight of the jailer, so inwardly also He gave him consolation in spirit? It is God's bargain and our promise, that if He would "deliver us," we would "glorify Him" (Psalm 50:15). εὐθυμεῖ — is he right set, well hung on, as we say? Doubt not the power of faith and prayer to effect all things with God. In a word, it is what we call an excitement of mind. Trapp. But as He prayed more earnestly in His agony, so must we in ours — not that the cup be removed, unless it be God's will, but that all His visitations may have their perfect work in us; that we may be indeed conformed to His likeness here; and that, with those who as joint-heirs with Him have entered into their inheritance, we may have our final consummation and bliss in His glory hereafter. The complaint of the Church may be the motto of all the children of God (Psalm 102:10).2. )Prosper in afflictionJohn Knox.Who doubteth but God did mitigate the heaviness of Joseph, although He sent not hasty deliverance in his long imprisonment; and that as He gave him favour in the sight of the jailer, so inwardly also He gave him consolation in spirit? Now, then, observe what is the remedy. EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Chapter 5 started with warnings to the rich, who will soon “weep and howl for (the) miseries that are coming on (them),” because the Lord has heard the cries of the laborers whom the rich have defrauded (5:1-6). Is any merry? On the one hand, Roman Catholicism has made confession into a ritual. Amusements are excitements; the applause of a crowd, emulations, hopes, risks, quarrels, contests, disappointments, successes. Can my singing of psalms be pleasing to Thine ears, which is unpleasant to my own? If these are even the earthly fruits — as most truly, most assuredly they are — who that has once tasted their power would pray for the withdrawal of his affliction, for the removal of the earthly trial which is working the eternal blessing? The jailer, who for the first time heard the news of salvation through Christ, gave evident signs of transport. Are any cheerful? Excitements are the indisposition of the mind; and of these excitements in different ways the services of Divine worship are the proper antidotes. As we could not, as no Christian could pray — even though it were possible — to do away with the redeeming sufferings of His Saviour; so we may not, cannot wish deliverance from the sufferings whereby we are made unto Him. Sudden alterations perplex both body and mind. But comfort is not all we want; and God therefore gives us more.3. Whether God "gives" or "takes away," the response is, "Blessed be the name of the Lord."3. (5)That we may ask deliverance, with a submission to God's will (Psalm 34:7).6. )Discipline of afflictionDean Scott.When one considers the amount of affliction which exists in the world, we may well wonder that the simple remedy in the text is as yet an untasted medicine to so many. Now, this advice is often given: "Indulge the excitement; when you flag, seek for another; live upon the thought of God; go about doing good; let your light shine before men; tell them what God has done for your soul." Afterwards he was praying in the temple, when Christ appeared to him. Plummer, D. D.(ver. Yet, though I cannot chant with the nightingale, or chirp with the blackbird, I had rather chatter with the swallow than be altogether silent. said Dr. Payson, smiling. The most ordinary of these excitements, at least in this country, is the pursuit of gain. will he obtain the removal of his affliction?" (1)That we may ask patience. Yes! (a)Acknowledgment of the Author of it. It is wisdom to perform what is most seasonable.4. Next, let us consider how religious excitements are set right by the same Divine medicine. Misery is possible in prosperity. Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. Excitements are the indisposition of the mind; and of these excitements in different ways the services of Divine worship are the proper antidotes. It cannot be, then, that St. James would have the afflicted pray, merely because by prayer they might reasonably expect to get quit of their affliction: there must be something about prayer even more salutary than its virtue to change the natural course of events: and apart altogether from the hope that thus he may find escape from the cause of his sorrow, there must be good reason in the nature of things why the afflicted man should pray. It often has the effect of saving us from angry words, or extravagant talking, or inconsiderate jesting, or rash resolves. Amusements are excitements; the applause of a crowd, emulations, hopes, risks, quarrels, contests, disappointments, successes. Misery is possible in prosperity. (2) In prosperity it teaches praises. This certainly is natural and right; still, it is a state of excitement, and, if I might say it, all states of excitement have dangerous tendencies. And he has the conviction borne in upon his soul that he will not be tried above that he is able to bear, but that with every trial there will be given either the grace to withstand or a way to escape,2. It will do so only if it be God's will it should; and He knows best whether your prayer should be directly granted. (John Knox. Doubt not the power of faith and prayer to effect all things with God. There are some religious groups which engage in "healing services" today, and use oil to anoint the sick to produce a miracle. The naturalness of religion. Your condition is either a help or a hindrance in religion. Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) James 5:13-20. More strength we feel that we need, because our affliction has taught us our own weakness. H. Newman, D. D.)A spirit religiously cheerfulWhen the poet Carpani inquired of his friend Haydn how it happened that his church music was always so cheerful, the great composer made a most beautiful reply. Let restless persons attend upon the worship of the Church, which will attune their minds in harmony with Christ's law, while it unburdens them. If at any time the outward framework of Christianity was in jeopardy, surely it was then. However you try, you cannot do works to compare with those which faith and prayer accomplish in the name of Christ.(J. Their sins were all freely forgiven them, clean washed away in the waters of baptism. )Prayer and praise v. oathsA. Now, it stands to reason that a man who has always lived in the contemplation and improvement of his gospel privileges, will not feel that agitating surprise and vehemence of joy which he would feel, and ought to feel, if he had never known anything of them before. By all which is meant, when we go into particulars, that they ought to fancy that they have something above all other men; ought to neglect their worldly calling, or at best only bear it as a cross; to join themselves to some particular set of religionists; to take part in this or that religious society; go to hear strange preachers, and obtrude their new feelings and new opinions upon others, at times proper and improper. 1. Plummer, D. D.(ver. I write according to the thoughts I feel; when I think upon God, my heart is so full of joy that the notes dance and leap, as it were, from my pen; and since God has given me a cheerful heart, it will be pardoned me that I serve Him with a cheerful spirit. "Do you not know what God puts us on our backs for?" )Prayer and praise v. oathsA. "Lord," he said, "my voice by nature is harsh and untunable, and it is vain to lavish any art to better it. By all which is meant, when we go into particulars, that they ought to fancy that they have something above all other men; ought to neglect their worldly calling, or at best only bear it as a cross; to join themselves to some particular set of religionists; to take part in this or that religious society; go to hear strange preachers, and obtrude their new feelings and new opinions upon others, at times proper and improper. Such is the pursuit of gain, or of power, or of distinction. And such reason there is. Next, let us consider how religious excitements are set right by the same Divine medicine. I have told him how to proceed. Amusements are excitements; the applause of a crowd, emulations, hopes, risks, quarrels, contests, disappointments, successes. And if these are the earthly fruits of God's chastisements when sanctified by prayer, what are the heavenly? Can it be that, as there are so many who rate the efficacy of drugs by their loathsomeness to the taste, so men would rather seek some painful process or mighty labour than the simple means which God's Word provides? Is any merry? This is the perfection of Christianity, to carry an equal pious mind in unequal conditions (Philippians 4:12). "Is any afflicted? And how thankful we should be for our treasures of sacred poetry - the grand old Hebrew psalms and our Christian hymns! From patience, such patience as the mourner receives in answer to his prayer, there is a short, a scarcely perceptible step to comfort; and yet, short as the step is, this is a new gift, a most precious additional blessing. (4)That we may ask a gracious improvement. let him sing psalms." More guidance we need, because our duties become by every trial new and multiplied. John Piper Feb 28, 1993 17 Shares God is most glorified in us He is almighty, loving, unchangeable. "Do you not know what God puts us on our backs for?" Plummer, D. D.)Use of sicknessDuring Dr. Payson's last illness, a friend coming into his room said, "Well, I am sorry to see you lying there on your back." Joy is possible in adversity. Now, certainly, looking at external and second causes, the miracles had much to do in securing this blessed sobriety in the early Christians. He must not expect it. How they are so shall now be considered.1. And if for good, then, what good would it be to have the tribulation removed before it has had its perfect work?1. It is God's bargain and our promise, that if He would "deliver us," we would "glorify Him" (Psalm 50:15). I write according to the thoughts I feel; when I think upon God, my heart is so full of joy that the notes dance and leap, as it were, from my pen; and since God has given me a cheerful heart, it will be pardoned me that I serve Him with a cheerful spirit. )Prayer and praise v. oathsA. It is the privilege of those who have been themselves cast into the furnace to give assurance of the Son of God walking with them in the midst of the fire. There is no time wherein God doth not invite us to Himself. Let him praise God; let holy David's psalter be as familiar words in his mouth, his daily service, ever repeated, yet ever new and ever sacred. The complaint of the Church may be the motto of all the children of God (Psalm 102:10).2. And can more still be said? Joy is possible in adversity. CHRISTIANS HAVE A CORRESPONDING "VARIETY OF RELIGIOUS DUTY TO DISCHARGE. Yet it is written — written for our comfort and our glory — written, too, for our warning, lest we fall from such privilege and grace — that the children whom God chastises are thereby even conformed to the likeness of that only begotten Son who is the brightness of His Father's glory and the express image of His person. Trapp.Gr. How, then, did they escape that enthusiasm which now prevails, that irreverence, immodesty, and rudeness? Hundreds of cures have been authenticated as having been wrought in these institutions. He asked God for wisdom, and God supernaturally answered his prayer and gave him so much that he was famous for it.. Singing of psalms is a duty of the gospel.(T. And such is the blessed effect of the sacred services on Christians busied about many things, reminding them of the one thing needful, and keeping them from being drawn into the great whirlpool of time and sense.2. And what an excited and critical state was theirs! James addresses this epistle “to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad” (Js 1:1). Excitements are of two kinds — secular and religious. How was it that for fifteen hundred years the Church was preserved from those peculiar affections of mind and irregularities of feeling and conduct which now torment it like an ague? Misery is possible in prosperity. Prayer is deeply practical—while there is much we do need to know about prayer, and I’ve preached those truths in the past, we need to pray practically. "In order that we may look upward. A new world of ideas was opened upon them, and the most astonishing objects presented to their faith. "Is any afflicted? Men who had lived all their lives in the pollutions of sin unspeakable, who had been involved in the darkness of heathenism, were suddenly brought to the light of Christian truth. With what advantage may we strike when the iron is hot! Let them sing songs of praise." Let this be well considered. In a word, it is what we call an excitement of mind. We have great cause in afflictions to use the help of prayer. Yet, though I cannot chant with the nightingale, or chirp with the blackbird, I had rather chatter with the swallow than be altogether silent. 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