Deaths deliverance, and Eliahes fiery charet, or The holy mans triumph after death Delivered in two sermons preached at Plymouth, the one the 16. the other the 19. of August: the former at the funerall of Thomas Sherwill, an eminent and pious magistrate of that place. 1631. By Alexander Grosse now pastor of Bridford.
The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, and mercifull men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken from the evill to come.
The righteous Perishes, and no man Layeth it to heart, and merciful men Are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken from the evil to come.
like the houses wherein the Egyptian Cattle were preserved from the grievous haile, one day threatned, and the next day inflicted; for so the Prophet saith.
like the houses wherein the Egyptian Cattle were preserved from the grievous hail, one day threatened, and the next day inflicted; for so the Prophet Says.
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as Lazarus came forth of his grave, he was risen, but his grave-cloth bound him. So Gods people are risen to a new conversation out of the grave of sinne,
as Lazarus Come forth of his grave, he was risen, but his gravecloth bound him. So God's people Are risen to a new Conversation out of the grave of sin,
but their corruptions are yet in some degree remaining in them, a great hindrance to their holy walking. 2. They are righteous affectivè, they desire it, hunger and thirst after it. 3. They are righteous effective, righteousnesse is their worke, their fruit, their walke. 4. They are righteous imputativè, and so they be perfectly righteous, not a part,
but their corruptions Are yet in Some degree remaining in them, a great hindrance to their holy walking. 2. They Are righteous affectivè, they desire it, hunger and thirst After it. 3. They Are righteous effective, righteousness is their work, their fruit, their walk. 4. They Are righteous imputativè, and so they be perfectly righteous, not a part,
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that walketh constantly, and conscionably in the way of righteousnesse; whose exercise is with Paul, to keep a conscience void of offence towards God, and towards man;
that walks constantly, and Conscionably in the Way of righteousness; whose exercise is with Paul, to keep a conscience void of offence towards God, and towards man;
Mercifull men, or men of kindnesse, or godlinesse, as the word also signifieth, men easily moved to grieve at the miseries of others, and to succour them:
Merciful men, or men of kindness, or godliness, as the word also signifies, men Easily moved to grieve At the misery's of Others, and to succour them:
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What is become of all the Saints that lived before us? Have they not all drunk of this cup? Have they not all runne this race? Heare what the wise man saith, There is no man (whether rich or poore, high or low, young or old, holy or unholy) that hath power over the spirit, to retaine the spirit,
What is become of all the Saints that lived before us? Have they not all drunk of this cup? Have they not all run this raze? Hear what the wise man Says, There is no man (whither rich or poor, high or low, young or old, holy or unholy) that hath power over the Spirit, to retain the Spirit,
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The proofe of this is as needlesse, as to prove the going downe of the Sunne from our Horizon, which every eye may daily behold and see: neither is it strange, for
The proof of this is as needless, as to prove the going down of the Sun from our Horizon, which every eye may daily behold and see: neither is it strange, for
as the threed followeth the needle, as Ruth followed Naomi, as Ionathans Armour-bearer said to him, turn thee, behold I am with thee, according to thy heart:
as the thread follows the needle, as Ruth followed Naomi, as Ionathans Armour-bearer said to him, turn thee, behold I am with thee, according to thy heart:
now they are Travellers, and tend every day to their journies end and as Israel could not come to Canaan, but through the Red Sea, no more can Gods people attaine their journies end, but by death;
now they Are Travellers, and tend every day to their journeys end and as Israel could not come to Canaan, but through the Read Sea, no more can God's people attain their journeys end, but by death;
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when the prison walls are beaten downe, then they who are kept in fetters there, may goe forth, We know (saith the Apostle) that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, wee have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternall in the Heavens.
when the prison walls Are beaten down, then they who Are kept in fetters there, may go forth, We know (Says the Apostle) that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens.
like a Serpent without a sting, like a Souldier overcome, and his weapons taken from him, O death (saith Saint Paul) where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? the sting of death is sinne, the strength of sinne is the Law,
like a Serpent without a sting, like a Soldier overcome, and his weapons taken from him, Oh death (Says Faint Paul) where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? the sting of death is sin, the strength of sin is the Law,
but thankes be unto God, which giveth us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Death is ordained of God to be the destruction of sinne in his children;
but thanks be unto God, which gives us the victory through jesus christ our Lord. Death is ordained of God to be the destruction of sin in his children;
Doe the godly the dye, are not the righteous exempted? must they taste of this cup? It is then in vaine for the wicked, unrighteous, unmercifull, to dreame of escapall:
Do the godly the die, Are not the righteous exempted? must they taste of this cup? It is then in vain for the wicked, unrighteous, unmerciful, to dream of escapall:
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As the Apostle said in another case, if judgment begin at the house of God, what shall bee the end of them which obey not the Gospel of God, and as our Saviour also said in another case, if they doe thus to the greene tree, what will they doe to the dry? So in this case,
As the Apostle said in Another case, if judgement begin At the house of God, what shall be the end of them which obey not the Gospel of God, and as our Saviour also said in Another case, if they do thus to the green tree, what will they do to the dry? So in this case,
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Oh thinke not then, O profane man, that riches, honour, worldly abilities will preserve thy life, these be shields of no strength to defend us from the darts of death, foundations of sand, unable to beare us up ▪ like that whereon the foolish man built his house, Mat. 7. Whereon when the Windes blew,
O think not then, Oh profane man, that riches, honour, worldly abilities will preserve thy life, these be shields of no strength to defend us from the darts of death, foundations of sand, unable to bear us up ▪ like that whereon the foolish man built his house, Mathew 7. Whereon when the Winds blew,
nor abundance of the fruit, nor extent of the shadow, could preserve it from the sentence of the woe, the which Nebuchadnezar beheld comming downe from Heaven in his vision:
nor abundance of the fruit, nor extent of the shadow, could preserve it from the sentence of the woe, the which Nebuchadnezzar beheld coming down from Heaven in his vision:
so death (when it once commeth, when the God of Heaven sends it) will shake off the leaves, break downe the branches, take away the beauty of the fairest, the might of the strongest, not regard the wealth of the richest,
so death (when it once comes, when the God of Heaven sends it) will shake off the leaves, break down the branches, take away the beauty of the Fairest, the might of the Strongest, not regard the wealth of the Richest,
then sorrow, shame, death, everlasting woes, the servants of sinne shall fall upon them, as Absaloms servants upon Amnon. The pleasures of sinne are but for a season, they be but a spanne long,
then sorrow, shame, death, everlasting woes, the Servants of sin shall fallen upon them, as Absaloms Servants upon Amnon. The pleasures of sin Are but for a season, they be but a span long,
Are the righteous subject to a bodily dissolution? Are they taken away as well as others? Then let the Saints and holy servants of God learne, not to set their hearts on things here below,
are the righteous Subject to a bodily dissolution? are they taken away as well as Others? Then let the Saints and holy Servants of God Learn, not to Set their hearts on things Here below,
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To this hee urgeth the Hebrewes, by setting the inconstancie of their outward estate before them, Wee have no continuing Citie here, but seeke one to come;
To this he urges the Hebrews, by setting the inconstancy of their outward estate before them, we have no Continuing city Here, but seek one to come;
therefore let us goe forth without the Campe, bearing our reproach, let us forsake the Earth, deny our selves, be willing to be dissolved, that wee may enjoy our desired home.
Therefore let us go forth without the Camp, bearing our reproach, let us forsake the Earth, deny our selves, be willing to be dissolved, that we may enjoy our desired home.
and as the Virgins at the cry of the Bridegroomes comming, arose and trimmed their lampes: So we (Beloved) hearing now the cry of the comming of death, O let us break off our sleep, cast away our security, prepare our lamps, get the oyle of saving grace into our soules:
and as the Virgins At the cry of the Bridegrooms coming, arose and trimmed their lamps: So we (beloved) hearing now the cry of the coming of death, Oh let us break off our sleep, cast away our security, prepare our lamps, get the oil of Saving grace into our Souls:
Let us not like the sluggard cry, yet a little more sleep, a little more slumber, a little more folding of the hands upon the bed of sinne, lest, as poverty came on him as an armed man, so death come on us as an armed man,
Let us not like the sluggard cry, yet a little more sleep, a little more slumber, a little more folding of the hands upon the Bed of sin, lest, as poverty Come on him as an armed man, so death come on us as an armed man,
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Therefore let mee charge you in this case, as Moses charged Israel at the waters of the Red Sea, Exodus 14.13. Feare, not, stand still, waite a while, the day of death will come, and when that day commeth, the enemies which you see, the miseries and troubles which you undergoe, you shall see them, feele them, undergoe them no more for ever.
Therefore let me charge you in this case, as Moses charged Israel At the waters of the Read Sea, Exodus 14.13. fear, not, stand still, wait a while, the day of death will come, and when that day comes, the enemies which you see, the misery's and Troubles which you undergo, you shall see them, feel them, undergo them no more for ever.
It was Plutarchs comfort given to his Souldiers, entring into a dangerous and bloudy battell, that they should suppe NONLATINALPHABET, in a place invisible;
It was Plutarchs Comfort given to his Soldiers, entering into a dangerous and bloody battle, that they should sup, in a place invisible;
yet in the Sunne-set, in the evening of our age, when death commeth, we shall sup with the Lambe of God Christ Iesus, and there will be great joy indeed:
yet in the Sunset, in the evening of our age, when death comes, we shall sup with the Lamb of God christ Iesus, and there will be great joy indeed:
Whence two things present themselves to our consideration, 1. That death is a sweete mercie, a great kindnesse to Gods holy servants. 2. That the death, and taking away of holy persons, is a fearefull prediction of ensuing evils.
Whence two things present themselves to our consideration, 1. That death is a sweet mercy, a great kindness to God's holy Servants. 2. That the death, and taking away of holy Persons, is a fearful prediction of ensuing evils.
That death is a sweete mercie, a great kindnesse to Gods holy servants. It is Salomons Aphorisme, the day of a mans death, is better then the day of a mans birth:
That death is a sweet mercy, a great kindness to God's holy Servants. It is Solomon's Aphorism, the day of a men death, is better then the day of a men birth:
as Abraham turned scoffing and persecuting Ismael out of the house from Isaac, so God at the day of a good mans death, takes away, turnes out whatsoever might annoy him.
as Abraham turned scoffing and persecuting Ishmael out of the house from Isaac, so God At the day of a good men death, Takes away, turns out whatsoever might annoy him.
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This, if time would giue leaue to insist upon it, would therefore teach us, and worke in us, 1. Carefull preparation for death. 2. Vehement longings after it. 3. Chearefulnesse in entertaining it. 4. Moderation in our sorrow for them that be departed, mourning for our owne losse, but rejoycing in their gaine:
This, if time would give leave to insist upon it, would Therefore teach us, and work in us, 1. Careful preparation for death. 2. Vehement longings After it. 3. Cheerfulness in entertaining it. 4. Moderation in our sorrow for them that be departed, mourning for our own loss, but rejoicing in their gain:
When the Lord had determined the destruction of Ieroboams house, (as you heard before) first he tooke away his child, in whom there was some good thing found.
When the Lord had determined the destruction of Ieroboams house, (as you herd before) First he took away his child, in whom there was Some good thing found.
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so may I say to you of the holy, righteous, and faithfull servants of God, unlesse these abide amongst us we cannot be in safetie, we shall certainly bee exposed to many miseries:
so may I say to you of the holy, righteous, and faithful Servants of God, unless these abide among us we cannot be in safety, we shall Certainly be exposed to many misery's:
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so certainely were it not for the presence of the holy, the mercifull, the righteous, the Lord would not looke towards us, at least with any fauourable and shining countenance.
so Certainly were it not for the presence of the holy, the merciful, the righteous, the Lord would not look towards us, At least with any favourable and shining countenance.
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So God, where his Children are, there will he be graciously present, those places will he visit and there will shew much kindnesse, and bestow many favours;
So God, where his Children Are, there will he be graciously present, those places will he visit and there will show much kindness, and bestow many favours;
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for where two or three be gathered together in his Name, in his feare, according to his word, to invocate and worship him, there will he be: for it is among the Candlesticks in the Church, among the beleevers, where the light of the truth shineth, where duties of godlinesse are exercised, that Christ walked, and shewed himselfe graciously present.
for where two or three be gathered together in his Name, in his Fear, according to his word, to invocate and worship him, there will he be: for it is among the Candlesticks in the Church, among the believers, where the Light of the truth shines, where duties of godliness Are exercised, that christ walked, and showed himself graciously present.
Thus Moses prevailed more by his prayers, then Ioshua with all his Souldiers against the Amalekites: and when the Emperour Marcus Aurelius was like to lose his Army through want of water, the Christians in his Army prevaled with God, and obtained raine.
Thus Moses prevailed more by his Prayers, then Ioshua with all his Soldiers against the Amalekites: and when the Emperor Marcus Aurelius was like to loose his Army through want of water, the Christians in his Army prevaled with God, and obtained rain.
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He would (saith the Psalmist) destroy them, had not Moses his servant stood before him in the breach to turne away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.
He would (Says the Psalmist) destroy them, had not Moses his servant stood before him in the breach to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.
Their example, their counsell, their instruction, their wisedome, their blamelesse walking, is of great force to restraine others from much evill, to allure and draw them (at least) to the outward performance of many good duties:
Their Exampl, their counsel, their instruction, their Wisdom, their blameless walking, is of great force to restrain Others from much evil, to allure and draw them (At least) to the outward performance of many good duties:
and to order themselves every way so holily, so meekely, so blamelesly, so that men that are strangers to the power of a godly life, are strongly wrought upon,
and to order themselves every weigh so holily, so meekly, so blamelessly, so that men that Are Strangers to the power of a godly life, Are strongly wrought upon,
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and Iustin Martyr cōfessed he was first turned to Christ by Christian Religion, through the admiration he had to behold the innocent and godly life of a Christian, hearing them pray for their good and preservation, who to the utmost endevoured and wrought their ruine:
and Justin Martyr confessed he was First turned to christ by Christian Religion, through the admiration he had to behold the innocent and godly life of a Christian, hearing them pray for their good and preservation, who to the utmost endeavoured and wrought their ruin:
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Therefore when the Lord would bring confusion upon Jerusalem for her sinne, what doth hee? He taketh from Jerusalem and Judah the stay and staffe, the whole stay of bread,
Therefore when the Lord would bring confusion upon Jerusalem for her sin, what does he? He Takes from Jerusalem and Judah the stay and staff, the Whole stay of bred,
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therefore have I powred out mine indignation upon them, I have consumed them all with the fire of my wrath, their owne way have I recompenced upon their heads.
Therefore have I poured out mine Indignation upon them, I have consumed them all with the fire of my wrath, their own Way have I recompensed upon their Heads.
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and what doe they hereby, but in the strength of their impiety, and multitude of their folly, involve themselves in remediles and irrecoverable miseries.
and what do they hereby, but in the strength of their impiety, and multitude of their folly, involve themselves in remediless and irrecoverable misery's.
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The Sodomites tooke offence at Lots presence, but what became of them when Lot was gone? Did not the fire and brimstone instantly consume them? The presence of Moses was irkesome to Pharaoh, he was charged no more to looke him in the face, but what ensued? what was the issue of it? were not all the first borne in Aegypt thereupon destroyed.
The Sodomites took offence At Lots presence, but what became of them when Lot was gone? Did not the fire and brimstone instantly consume them? The presence of Moses was irksome to Pharaoh, he was charged no more to look him in the face, but what ensued? what was the issue of it? were not all the First born in Egypt thereupon destroyed.
and is it not strange that notwithstanding all this they should still distaste their presence, still wish and worke their absence? Doe they not hereby plainely declare,
and is it not strange that notwithstanding all this they should still distaste their presence, still wish and work their absence? Do they not hereby plainly declare,
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and hate the presence of the child? 2. That they have no union with Christ; doe the living members in a body naturall, hate and wish each others removall? was it ever heard (saith the Apostle) that a man did hate his owne flesh; 3. That there is no saving grace, no presence, no powers of the spirit in such;
and hate the presence of the child? 2. That they have no Union with christ; do the living members in a body natural, hate and wish each Others removal? was it ever herd (Says the Apostle) that a man did hate his own Flesh; 3. That there is no Saving grace, no presence, no Powers of the Spirit in such;
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doth not every thing agree with, and rejoyce in its like? Doe not waters agree and flow together in one Chanell? And had these men the spirit of holinesse in them, could they grieve at the presence of Gods people? Surely it is impossible;
does not every thing agree with, and rejoice in its like? Do not waters agree and flow together in one Channel? And had these men the Spirit of holiness in them, could they grieve At the presence of God's people? Surely it is impossible;
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and when the righteous are gone, when the mercifull men are taken away, who shall stand in the gap then? Shall the profane, shall the worker of iniquity? What can he doe;
and when the righteous Are gone, when the merciful men Are taken away, who shall stand in the gap then? Shall the profane, shall the worker of iniquity? What can he do;
O Beloved, let us not, I beseech you, be like them of whom the Propht here speaketh, that did not consider, that did not lay to heart the taking away of the righteous from ensuing evils.
Oh beloved, let us not, I beseech you, be like them of whom the Prophet Here speaks, that did not Consider, that did not lay to heart the taking away of the righteous from ensuing evils.
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as Iacob said of Esaus, as the face of God unto us. 4. Hereby we lose his prayers, which were as buckets to bring much water out of the wells of Salvation to us. 5. Wee lose his instructions and counsels, which were as a shining Lampe,
as Iacob said of Esaus, as the face of God unto us. 4. Hereby we loose his Prayers, which were as buckets to bring much water out of the wells of Salvation to us. 5. we loose his instructions and Counsels, which were as a shining Lamp,
as the sweete flowers of the Garden to our nostrils, as the Dove with her Olive branch to Noah; as the Wagons which Ioseph sent to old Iacob, the reviving of ours,
as the sweet flowers of the Garden to our nostrils, as the Dove with her Olive branch to Noah; as the Wagons which Ioseph sent to old Iacob, the reviving of ours,
& therfore as Israel wept 30. dayes for Moses, so have you great cause of sorrow and lamentation now for the taking away of this Moses, this servant of the Lord here before us:
& Therefore as Israel wept 30. days for Moses, so have you great cause of sorrow and lamentation now for the taking away of this Moses, this servant of the Lord Here before us:
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And now to say no more, here you see a shining starre in your Horizon set, a maine Pillar of your house fallen, a choice flower of your Garden taken away, a man eminent for his endowments,
And now to say no more, Here you see a shining star in your Horizon Set, a main Pillar of your house fallen, a choice flower of your Garden taken away, a man eminent for his endowments,
a man he was like the tree growing within the Courts of the Lords house, bearing much fruit in his old age. 2. For his publike Government, hee was like them prescribed by Iethro to Moses, an able man, a man fearing God, a man of truth, & hating covetousnesse:
a man he was like the tree growing within the Courts of the lords house, bearing much fruit in his old age. 2. For his public Government, he was like them prescribed by Jethro to Moses, an able man, a man fearing God, a man of truth, & hating covetousness:
a man in whom there was a sweet and powerfull concurrence of all requisite vertues for his calling and office and accordingly he proved a carefull Watch-man over this Towne and people:
a man in whom there was a sweet and powerful concurrence of all requisite Virtues for his calling and office and accordingly he proved a careful Watchman over this Town and people:
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and teaching his children and household after him to walke in the wayes of the Lord; a man like David walking in the middest of his house with a perfect heart. 4. Hee was towards Gods people kinde, loving,
and teaching his children and household After him to walk in the ways of the Lord; a man like David walking in the midst of his house with a perfect heart. 4. He was towards God's people kind, loving,
and whatsoever you have lost in him, labour to repaire and increase in your selves. 1. By growing in all grace, by being filled with all goodnesse, drawing nearer to God, in all things make his counsell your guide now, that he may receive you to his glory at the last. 2. By being diligent, faithfull, careful, conscionable in the imployment you have received, that so when you shall be as he is now, you may heare that sweete and comfortable saying of our Saviour, Well done thou good and faithfull servant, thou hast beene Ruler over few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things;
and whatsoever you have lost in him, labour to repair and increase in your selves. 1. By growing in all grace, by being filled with all Goodness, drawing nearer to God, in all things make his counsel your guide now, that he may receive you to his glory At the last. 2. By being diligent, faithful, careful, conscionable in the employment you have received, that so when you shall be as he is now, you may hear that sweet and comfortable saying of our Saviour, Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been Ruler over few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things;
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I have beene to you of this place of late a Messenger, like Cushi to David, bringing nothing but sad and sorrowfull tydings of the fall of your friends and acquaintance;
I have been to you of this place of late a Messenger, like Cushi to David, bringing nothing but sad and sorrowful tidings of the fallen of your Friends and acquaintance;
like the Messengers comming to Iob one after another, with tydings of taking away the sheepe, oxen asses, the death and slaughter of his servants, sonnes, and daughters.
like the Messengers coming to Job one After Another, with tidings of taking away the sheep, oxen asses, the death and slaughter of his Servants, Sons, and daughters.
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and the fat of the mighty, the bow of Ionathan turned not backe, and the sword of Saul returned not empty: so these, The sword of the one in the Magistracie, and the Bow of the other in the Ministery prospered and prevailed mightily:
and the fat of the mighty, the bow of Ionathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty: so these, The sword of the one in the Magistracy, and the Bow of the other in the Ministry prospered and prevailed mightily:
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of that sweet communion which was betweene them, of the unparallel'd integrity of their conversations, agility, industry, un-weariedns in their callings, I may speak againe in the lāguage of David touching Saul & Ionathan, They were lovely & pleasant in their lives,
of that sweet communion which was between them, of the unparalleled integrity of their conversations, agility, industry, un-weariedns in their callings, I may speak again in the language of David touching Saul & Ionathan, They were lovely & pleasant in their lives,
And as to you who lately enjoyed the benefit, the comfort of their presence, labours, abilities, I may say once againe with David there, Ver. 24. Yee daughters of Israel weepe over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparell;
And as to you who lately enjoyed the benefit, the Comfort of their presence, labours, abilities, I may say once again with David there, Ver. 24. Ye daughters of Israel weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet with other delights, who put on Ornament of gold upon your apparel;
O Town, O People, O Congregation, weepe over these men, who lately sought your welfare, studyed your good, were instruments of your peace, of your honour, of your enrichment:
Oh Town, Oh People, Oh Congregation, weep over these men, who lately sought your welfare, studied your good, were Instruments of your peace, of your honour, of your enrichment:
And as Elisha in the Text upon the sight of Eliahs translation, so may we beholding the dissolution of this our Eliah, cry out, my Father, my Father, the Charet of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof.
And as Elisha in the Text upon the sighed of Elijah's Translation, so may we beholding the dissolution of this our Elijah, cry out, my Father, my Father, the Chariot of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof.
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The words declare and set before us Eliahs translation, ascension into Heaven, signifying (in all probability) the Ascension of our Saviour: for as Elisha waited to see the translation of Eliah, so the Disciples waited,
The words declare and Set before us Elijah's Translation, Ascension into Heaven, signifying (in all probability) the Ascension of our Saviour: for as Elisha waited to see the Translation of Elijah, so the Disciples waited,
and beheld the Ascension of Christ. It shadowed also our Resurrection. Enoch was translated before the Law, Eliah under the Law, Christ under the Gospell;
and beheld the Ascension of christ. It shadowed also our Resurrection. Enoch was translated before the Law, Elijah under the Law, christ under the Gospel;
and it likewise is a divine, evident and assured testimony, that all Gods holy people after the passage of this earthly pilgrimage, shall enjoy life everlasting in the Kingdome of Heaven.
and it likewise is a divine, evident and assured testimony, that all God's holy people After the passage of this earthly pilgrimage, shall enjoy life everlasting in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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By the Charets of fire, and Horses of fire, is meant the Angels of God likened to Charets and Horses. 1. For their strength. 2. For their valour. 3. For their fighting for the Church of God,
By the Charets of fire, and Horses of fire, is meant the Angels of God likened to Charets and Horses. 1. For their strength. 2. For their valour. 3. For their fighting for the Church of God,
Thus by the Prophet Zacharie they are likened to horses and Charets comming out between the mountaines, to shew that they come forth with resolution, courage, preparednes in a speedy manner to execute Gods Will and Counsell, which is firme like the Mountaines:
Thus by the Prophet Zacharias they Are likened to Horses and Charets coming out between the Mountains, to show that they come forth with resolution, courage, preparedness in a speedy manner to execute God's Will and Counsel, which is firm like the Mountains:
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and by the Apostle they are stiled a flaming fire, and by the Prophet Isajah they are called Seraphin, ab urendo; to shew their fervor in the way and worke wherein the Lord doth set them:
and by the Apostle they Are styled a flaming fire, and by the Prophet Isaiah they Are called Seraphin, ab urendo; to show their fervor in the Way and work wherein the Lord does Set them:
and herein we may clearely see, that the more strong, couragious, speedy, obedient and fervent we are in our callings, the more doe we resemble the holy Angels.
and herein we may clearly see, that the more strong, courageous, speedy, obedient and fervent we Are in our callings, the more do we resemble the holy Angels.
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The words thus explained, fall asunder into two generall parts. 1. Eliahs Translation. Behold there appeared a Charet of fire, and horses, of fire, and parted them asunder,
The words thus explained, fallen asunder into two general parts. 1. Elijah's translation. Behold there appeared a Chariot of fire, and Horses, of fire, and parted them asunder,
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1. Motus: he went up. 2. Terminus a quo, from whence hee went up, from the Earth. 3. Terminus ad quem, to what place he went, into Heaven. 4. Instrumenta motus, a Charet of fire, Horses of fire, and a whirle winde. In the second; Elisha's Lamentation.
1. Motus: he went up. 2. Terminus a quo, from whence he went up, from the Earth. 3. Terminus ad Whom, to what place he went, into Heaven. 4. Instrumenta motus, a Chariot of fire, Horses of fire, and a whirl wind. In the second; Elisha's Lamentation.
There is, 1. Motivum: an Inducement to this lamentation: and this is threefold: the 1. externall, hee saw it; the 2. internall, his affection: my Father, my Father:
There is, 1. Motivum: an Inducement to this lamentation: and this is threefold: the 1. external, he saw it; the 2. internal, his affection: my Father, my Father:
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Thus you see the words are like a Tree of many branches, each bearing his particular fruit, of some of which we will take a more slender, of others a fuller taste:
Thus you see the words Are like a Tree of many branches, each bearing his particular fruit, of Some of which we will take a more slender, of Others a fuller taste:
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1. This is an enemies countrey, Satan is stiled the God of this world: here we are hated, and therefore as Jacob, when he beheld that Laban's countenance was not towards him as before, that he had ten times changed his wages, tooke his wives, children, ca …,
1. This is an enemies country, Satan is styled the God of this world: Here we Are hated, and Therefore as Jacob, when he beheld that Laban's countenance was not towards him as before, that he had ten times changed his wages, took his wives, children, circa …,
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and gladly go to our heavenly home. 2. Our Christ, our Jesus is risen, ascended, he is not here, and therefore as the Bee resteth not till he returne to his Hive,
and gladly go to our heavenly home. 2. Our christ, our jesus is risen, ascended, he is not Here, and Therefore as the Bee rests not till he return to his Hive,
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and our Jesus, and have the full fruition of their blessed presence in the heavens. 3. Our portion is not in this life, the men of the world have their portion here, our Inheritance is reserved for us in the heavens:
and our jesus, and have the full fruition of their blessed presence in the heavens. 3. Our portion is not in this life, the men of the world have their portion Here, our Inheritance is reserved for us in the heavens:
O therefore let us not labour for the bread which doth perish; let us not lay up for our selves treasure upon earth, where the rust and the moath corrupt,
Oh Therefore let us not labour for the bred which does perish; let us not lay up for our selves treasure upon earth, where the rust and the moath corrupt,
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they shall then have a very glorious dwelling, a dwelling in the heavens, a dwelling made without hands, a City whose builder and maker is God, a dwelling so rich,
they shall then have a very glorious Dwelling, a Dwelling in the heavens, a Dwelling made without hands, a city whose builder and maker is God, a Dwelling so rich,
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as in comparison thereof, the sweetest Wine is but slimy water, as it is very fully expressed by our Saviour, Rev. 22.1, 2. for then as Cyprian saith, Nihil deerit, nihil oberit, omne desiderium eorum Christus praesens implebit, non senescent, non tabescent, non putrescent ampliùs, perpetua san …, foelix aeteruitat beatitudinis illis sufficientiam confirmabunt•e then nothing shall be wanting, there shall be nothing which shall hurt:
as in comparison thereof, the Sweetest Wine is but slimy water, as it is very Fully expressed by our Saviour, Rev. 22.1, 2. for then as Cyprian Says, Nihil deerit, nihil oberit, omne desiderium Their Christus Praesens implebit, non senescent, non tabescent, non putrescent ampliùs, perpetua san …, Felix aeteruitat beatitudinis illis sufficientiam confirmabunt•e then nothing shall be wanting, there shall be nothing which shall hurt:
or withered leafe, then there shall be garments without either spot or wrinkle, as Absolon was said to be without bodily blemish, from the crowne of the head to the sole of his feete;
or withered leaf, then there shall be garments without either spot or wrinkle, as Absalom was said to be without bodily blemish, from the crown of the head to the sole of his feet;
and are subject to spirituall waxings, and wanings, but at last they shall be as the Sun, wholly, unchangeably pure, glorious, in an estate more excellent then the estate of Adam in his innocency:
and Are Subject to spiritual waxings, and wanings, but At last they shall be as the Sun, wholly, unchangeably pure, glorious, in an estate more excellent then the estate of Adam in his innocency:
in him there was a posse cadere, a possibility to fall, but Gods people shall be confirmed as the Angels of God, so that they shall be free from a possibility to be drawne to sinne.
in him there was a posse Cadere, a possibility to fallen, but God's people shall be confirmed as the Angels of God, so that they shall be free from a possibility to be drawn to sin.
as the Leprosie of Naaman in Iordan: they shall have an absolute and blessed freedome from all evils both inward and outward, of the body and of the soule,
as the Leprosy of Naaman in Iordan: they shall have an absolute and blessed freedom from all evils both inward and outward, of the body and of the soul,
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and prickes in our eyes, now we are buffeted by Satan, now we are troubled with the pricke in the flesh: but then Satan shall be troden under our feete, then our enemies shall be made our foot-stoole, then we shall have a perpetuall tryumph, we shall not feare an enemy, nor loose a friend.
and pricks in our eyes, now we Are buffeted by Satan, now we Are troubled with the prick in the Flesh: but then Satan shall be trodden under our feet, then our enemies shall be made our footstool, then we shall have a perpetual triumph, we shall not Fear an enemy, nor lose a friend.
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were the dwelling never so glorious, should a man be constrained to dwell alone, it would prove a great abatement of his contentment, delight, and comfort:
were the Dwelling never so glorious, should a man be constrained to dwell alone, it would prove a great abatement of his contentment, delight, and Comfort:
and Church of the first borne, &c. And which is most of all, more then all the rest, they shall have the blessed vision of God: a glorious house, the company of the children, there is little;
and Church of the First born, etc. And which is most of all, more then all the rest, they shall have the blessed vision of God: a glorious house, the company of the children, there is little;
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should we not also behold the face of God; for as the fruition of the husbands presence, the sence of the husbands love doth more solace, satisfie, rejoyce,
should we not also behold the face of God; for as the fruition of the Husbands presence, the sense of the Husbands love does more solace, satisfy, rejoice,
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1. Sometimes for the making of their peace with God more fully before they finish this earthly pilgrimage. 2. Sometimes they may also glorifie God with their bodies, which by death are disabled to doe God any service. 3. Sometimes that they may among men celebrate and praise God for his blessings and favours bestowed upon them, that they may be an encouragement to Gods people, anornament to Gods truth, a terror to the adversaries of it here upon earth. 4. Sometimes that they may perfect some good Worke which they have begun, do good to others in their places and callings:
1. Sometime for the making of their peace with God more Fully before they finish this earthly pilgrimage. 2. Sometime they may also Glorify God with their bodies, which by death Are disabled to do God any service. 3. Sometime that they may among men celebrate and praise God for his blessings and favours bestowed upon them, that they may be an encouragement to God's people, anornament to God's truth, a terror to the Adversaries of it Here upon earth. 4. Sometime that they may perfect Some good Work which they have begun, do good to Others in their places and callings:
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because it was good for them that hee should continue with them: so that though the people of God sometimes for such causes doe desire continuance here,
Because it was good for them that he should continue with them: so that though the people of God sometime for such Causes do desire Continuance Here,
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the joy is behind the glory, the Crowne is layd up for hereafter; here like Israel we have but a little taste, a few Grapes in the way, the full Vintage is reserved till at last;
the joy is behind the glory, the Crown is laid up for hereafter; Here like Israel we have but a little taste, a few Grapes in the Way, the full Vintage is reserved till At last;
here we are like Sampson, the Honey we have is in the belly of a Lyon, but hereafter we shall have sweet without sowre, light without darkenesse, rivers of joy without a tempest:
Here we Are like Sampson, the Honey we have is in the belly of a lion, but hereafter we shall have sweet without sour, Light without darkness, Rivers of joy without a tempest:
so here is a cup of consolations, here is sweet wine, here is a more pure river, whereof when wee once come to drinke our full draught, we shall forget our poverty, we shall remember our misery no more:
so Here is a cup of consolations, Here is sweet wine, Here is a more pure river, whereof when we once come to drink our full draught, we shall forget our poverty, we shall Remember our misery no more:
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& evermore to remember that of S. Paul to the Corinthians, that our light afflictions which are but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding & eternall waight of glory:
& evermore to Remember that of S. Paul to the Corinthians, that our Light afflictions which Are but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding & Eternal weight of glory:
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thinke I beseech you of these things and let patience have her perfect work in all tryals, troubles, changes, where with the Lord shall be pleased to exercise you.
think I beseech you of these things and let patience have her perfect work in all trials, Troubles, changes, where with the Lord shall be pleased to exercise you.
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I beseech you say not with the sluggard, there is a Lyon in the way, a Lyon in the streete, feare not the Lyon of opposition, of reproach, of earthly losse,
I beseech you say not with the sluggard, there is a lion in the Way, a lion in the street, Fear not the lion of opposition, of reproach, of earthly loss,
and then as the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon Sampson, so mightily, that he rent the Lyon in pieces which roared against him, and found at length a Honey combe in the belly of him:
and then as the Spirit of the Lord Come mightily upon Sampson, so mightily, that he rend the lion in Pieces which roared against him, and found At length a Honey comb in the belly of him:
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resolve in this, as Hester did in that case, Hester 4. If I perish, I perish, whatsoever you loose, whatsoever you endure, here is an ample recompence:
resolve in this, as Esther did in that case, Esther 4. If I perish, I perish, whatsoever you lose, whatsoever you endure, Here is an ample recompense:
Walke with God without wavering, as Noah did, as he ceased not frō building the Arke, whatsoever discouragement was ministred, no more doe you cease to ad grace to grace,
Walk with God without wavering, as Noah did, as he ceased not from building the Ark, whatsoever discouragement was ministered, no more do you cease to and grace to grace,
therefore with Moses seeing him that is invisible, and having an eye to the recompence, let us chuse rather to endure affliction with the children of God,
Therefore with Moses seeing him that is invisible, and having an eye to the recompense, let us choose rather to endure affliction with the children of God,
Is the future estate of Gods servants so pleasant, so eminent, so transcendently glorious? Then this must cause the children of God to entertaine death with all cheerefulnesse;
Is the future estate of God's Servants so pleasant, so eminent, so transcendently glorious? Then this must cause the children of God to entertain death with all cheerfulness;
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for what is death to the people of God? what is it to them to die? but as the Inhabitants leaving of an old and ruinous house, the Musitians laying downe of a Lute whose strings are broken, the Carpenters putting aside of a worne Instrument, unfit for any longer service, or imployment;
for what is death to the people of God? what is it to them to die? but as the Inhabitants leaving of an old and ruinous house, the Musicians laying down of a Lute whose strings Are broken, the Carpenters putting aside of a worn Instrument, unfit for any longer service, or employment;
and ands, yet professeth, that when hee thought but a little of it, and had some pleasant dreames thereof, hee loathed himselfe, and all his trifling greatnesse:
and ands, yet Professes, that when he Thought but a little of it, and had Some pleasant dreams thereof, he loathed himself, and all his trifling greatness:
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O how should this cause us to thirst after death, as David after the waters in the wells of Bethlem, and to breake thorough all difficulties, to attaine that immortall,
O how should this cause us to thirst After death, as David After the waters in the wells of Bethlehem, and to break through all difficulties, to attain that immortal,
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and ever-blessed estate which to the people of God attendeth this life, as Davids Worthies brake thorough the hoast of the Philistins, to fetch them, waters;
and ever-blessed estate which to the people of God attends this life, as Davids Worthies brake through the host of the philistines, to fetch them, waters;
as a very well-come guest, as a very deare friend, our soules should say within us, welcome bee death, welcome bee everlasting life, my Saviour is gone before me,
as a very welcome guest, as a very deer friend, our Souls should say within us, welcome bee death, welcome be everlasting life, my Saviour is gone before me,
1. This is the day of their Freedome, who is not comforted to see his friend come forth of prison, to see him set free from all persecution and trouble? After Eliah went up in his fiery Charet, Iezabel could no more make him flie, she had no more power to molest and persecute him.
1. This is the day of their Freedom, who is not comforted to see his friend come forth of prison, to see him Set free from all persecution and trouble? After Elijah went up in his fiery Chariot, Jezebel could no more make him fly, she had no more power to molest and persecute him.
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For a momentany paine, I shall have a crowne of life, and may you not be glad of that? So they for a slender, troublesome, contemptible condition, have a full, a peaceable, a glorious estate in heaven,
For a momentany pain, I shall have a crown of life, and may you not be glad of that? So they for a slender, troublesome, contemptible condition, have a full, a peaceable, a glorious estate in heaven,
and therefore we should learne with Iob to submit our wills to Gods will, and say, the Lord gave, and the Lord taketh, blessed be the name of the Lord.
and Therefore we should Learn with Job to submit our wills to God's will, and say, the Lord gave, and the Lord Takes, blessed be the name of the Lord.
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7. God will be instead of all, God will be to the widow, to the woman that hath no husband, instead of a husband, to the fatherles child instead of a father, &c. As Elkāa said to Hannah grieving at the barrennes of her wombe, because she had no children;
7. God will be instead of all, God will be to the widow, to the woman that hath no husband, instead of a husband, to the fatherless child instead of a father, etc. As Elkana said to Hannah grieving At the Barrenness of her womb, Because she had no children;
Why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I to thee better then ten sonnes? So may I say in this behalfe, to every woman, every child, every parent, every friend,
Why Weepest thou? and why Eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I to thee better then ten Sons? So may I say in this behalf, to every woman, every child, every parent, every friend,
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why weepe ye? why eate ye not? why are your hearts grieved? Is not God to you in stead of ten husbands, ten children, ten friends? surely in God is all fulnesse;
why weep you? why eat you not? why Are your hearts grieved? Is not God to you in stead of ten Husbands, ten children, ten Friends? surely in God is all fullness;
and the meditation of Gods constant, and never failing goodnesse, mitigate the sorrow, and sadnesse which doth usually attend our losse in this behalfe;
and the meditation of God's constant, and never failing Goodness, mitigate the sorrow, and sadness which does usually attend our loss in this behalf;
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let their gaine asswage the griefe of our losse, and also quicken us to a carefull preparation, that whensoever the day of our dissolution shall come, we may also have a fiery Charet with Eliah to carry us into the heavens.
let their gain assuage the grief of our loss, and also quicken us to a careful preparation, that whensoever the day of our dissolution shall come, we may also have a fiery Chariot with Elijah to carry us into the heavens.
as David lamented, and all the people wept over Abner when he was slaine, being a great man in Israel, a man that went forth to gather all Israel unto David, so have we great cause to mourne for,
as David lamented, and all the people wept over Abner when he was slain, being a great man in Israel, a man that went forth to gather all Israel unto David, so have we great cause to mourn for,
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and to reconcile them, and bring them into Covenant with the Lord: thus Elisha here bewailed the translation of Eliah; and King Ioash afterwards in the same words lamenteth Elisha. Now Elisha was fallen sicke of his sicknesse whereof he died,
and to reconcile them, and bring them into Covenant with the Lord: thus Elisha Here bewailed the Translation of Elijah; and King Joash afterwards in the same words lamenteth Elisha. Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died,
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and this was a principall part of the peoples complaint, a great aggravation of their affliction, We (say they) see not our signes, there is no more any Prophet,
and this was a principal part of the peoples complaint, a great aggravation of their affliction, We (say they) see not our Signs, there is no more any Prophet,
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and they all wept sore, and fell on Pauls necke, and kissed him, sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more:
and they all wept soar, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they should see his face no more:
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So when the faithfull Minister of God, the spirituall Pastor is taken away, then are the people scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepheard; then they are as travellers without a guid:
So when the faithful Minister of God, the spiritual Pastor is taken away, then Are the people scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd; then they Are as travellers without a guide:
in stead of eyes to teach us to discerne the things which differ, to foresee evils to come, to shew us the mysteries of salvation, to guide us into the wayes of peace;
in stead of eyes to teach us to discern the things which differ, to foresee evils to come, to show us the Mysteres of salvation, to guide us into the ways of peace;
& therefore as it would grieve a man to have his eyes put out, so it should much grieve us to have the Ministers of God, our spirituall eyes, taken from us.
& Therefore as it would grieve a man to have his eyes put out, so it should much grieve us to have the Ministers of God, our spiritual eyes, taken from us.
for the Ministers of God are their spirituall Fathers, the Nurses which must draw forth the breasts of spirituall consolations to nourish them, the shepheards which must feede them with knowledge and understanding, the stewards which must bring forth old and new out of their treasury, which must open and apply both the Law and the Gospell to their conscience:
for the Ministers of God Are their spiritual Father's, the Nurse's which must draw forth the breasts of spiritual consolations to nourish them, the shepherds which must feed them with knowledge and understanding, the Stewards which must bring forth old and new out of their treasury, which must open and apply both the Law and the Gospel to their conscience:
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comfort yee, comfort yee my people, (saith our God) speake yee comfortably to Ierusalem, &c. These are the sonnes of Consolation, these are the Doves which bring the Olive branch of peace to the soule in the deluge of trouble:
Comfort ye, Comfort ye my people, (Says our God) speak ye comfortably to Ierusalem, etc. These Are the Sons of Consolation, these Are the Dove which bring the Olive branch of peace to the soul in the deluge of trouble:
and are as the Church when she had no Comforter. Lament. 1.9. Then they are without the meanes of their spirituall freedom, easily taken and kept in the bondage of Satan; when the Parents are gone, strangers use to make a pray of the children;
and Are as the Church when she had no Comforter. Lament. 1.9. Then they Are without the means of their spiritual freedom, Easily taken and kept in the bondage of Satan; when the Parents Are gone, Strangers use to make a prey of the children;
so when the Ministers of God are taken away, when the spirituall Parents are removed, then sin, Satan, and the world easily make a pray of the people;
so when the Ministers of God Are taken away, when the spiritual Parents Are removed, then since, Satan, and the world Easily make a prey of the people;
for the faithfull Ministry of the Gospell is the thunder by which the divell must be cast down to the ground like lightning: this is the warlike weapon which is mighty thorough God to cast downe the strong holds of sinne; as the walles of Ierico were throwne downe by the sounding of the Rammes hornes, so the walles of sinne, the strong holds of Satan are overturned by sounding forth the trumpet of the Gospell.
for the faithful Ministry of the Gospel is the thunder by which the Devil must be cast down to the ground like lightning: this is the warlike weapon which is mighty through God to cast down the strong holds of sin; as the walls of Jericho were thrown down by the sounding of the Rams horns, so the walls of sin, the strong holds of Satan Are overturned by sounding forth the trumpet of the Gospel.
but when the Ministry faileth, then Satans Kingdome is erected, then his throne flourisheth; when the gardener is taken away, then the garden becommeth a wildernesse;
but when the Ministry Faileth, then Satan Kingdom is erected, then his throne flourishes; when the gardener is taken away, then the garden becomes a Wilderness;
where the word of God is purely and sincerely taught, there God is after a peculiar manner present, shewing his power in the defence of the place and people:
where the word of God is purely and sincerely taught, there God is After a peculiar manner present, showing his power in the defence of the place and people:
thus when the Syrians compassed the City Dothan where Elisha was, then were the mountaines full of Charets and Horses, the Angels of the Lord like an Army standing in the defence of Elisha, so that the Syrians could hurt neither Elisha nor the place where he was:
thus when the Syrians compassed the city Dothan where Elisha was, then were the Mountains full of Charets and Horses, the Angels of the Lord like an Army standing in the defence of Elisha, so that the Syrians could hurt neither Elisha nor the place where he was:
and tribute silver, and the Arabians brought him flockes, seven thousand and seven hundred Rammes, and seven thousand and seven hundred He-goats: behold here the blessed safety, the great defence ministred to the place & people, where the Lord giveth faithfull and teaching Ministers to instruct them:
and tribute silver, and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred Rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred He-goats: behold Here the blessed safety, the great defence ministered to the place & people, where the Lord gives faithful and teaching Ministers to instruct them:
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they by their labours convert many to true holinesse, fill the soules of many with much goodnesse, make them very fruitfull in the good workes of all righteousnesse, bring them to be Gods deare favourites;
they by their labours convert many to true holiness, fill the Souls of many with much Goodness, make them very fruitful in the good works of all righteousness, bring them to be God's deer favourites;
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and thus they are instrumentally a singular defence unto them, but these being removed, the people become like a City having neither wall nor watchman.
and thus they Are instrumentally a singular defence unto them, but these being removed, the people become like a city having neither wall nor watchman.
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therefore Moses tels Israel, that there was no Nation so great as they, because there was no Nation had God so nigh unto them, that had such statutes as they,
Therefore Moses tells Israel, that there was no nation so great as they, Because there was no nation had God so High unto them, that had such statutes as they,
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as the Ordinances of God are now to us, when this Arke I say was taken from them, the wife of Phineas refused to be comforted, saying, the glory was departed from Israel:
as the Ordinances of God Are now to us, when this Ark I say was taken from them, the wife of Phinehas refused to be comforted, saying, the glory was departed from Israel:
for as the stars be the glory and ornament of the heavens, so are the Ministers of God the starres in the right hand of Christ, the ornaments and glory of the Church:
for as the Stars be the glory and ornament of the heavens, so Are the Ministers of God the Stars in the right hand of christ, the Ornament and glory of the Church:
when the people were without the Law, and a teaching Priest, they were said to be without God. The taking away then of the faithfull Ministers being no lesse then a depriving of the people of their guides, food, comforters, meanes of spirituall freedome, instruments of defence, this robbing them of their glory, exposing them to the danger of Apostacy,
when the people were without the Law, and a teaching Priest, they were said to be without God. The taking away then of the faithful Ministers being no less then a depriving of the people of their guides, food, Comforters, means of spiritual freedom, Instruments of defence, this robbing them of their glory, exposing them to the danger of Apostasy,
and affectionately bewaile the departure, death, and want of Gods faithful ministers, the removing of these cādlesticks, the going out of these bright and shining lights:
and affectionately bewail the departure, death, and want of God's faithful Ministers, the removing of these candlesticks, the going out of these bright and shining lights:
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and demonstration of the spirit as now, yet because it hath been long continued, many begin to loath it, to grow very weary of it, to take, at least, no pleasure in it.
and demonstration of the Spirit as now, yet Because it hath been long continued, many begin to loath it, to grow very weary of it, to take, At least, no pleasure in it.
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It was Seneca his observation of old, Sol spectatorem non habet, nisi cum deficit, nemo observat Lunam, nisi laborantem, adeò naturale est magis nova quàm magna mirari;
It was Senecca his observation of old, Sol spectatorem non habet, nisi cum deficit, nemo Observation Lunam, nisi laborantem, adeò natural est magis nova quàm Magna mirari;
The doctrine which is stiled Popish we reject, because it hath an old name, but let the same doctrine come under a new name, a doctrine as like the Popish,
The Doctrine which is styled Popish we reject, Because it hath an old name, but let the same Doctrine come under a new name, a Doctrine as like the Popish,
as the Prophet to Jeroboams wife disguising her selfe, come in, come in, thou wife of Jeroboam, why fainest thou thy selfe to be another then thou art? So we in this case,
as the Prophet to Jeroboams wife disguising her self, come in, come in, thou wife of Jeroboam, why fainest thou thy self to be Another then thou art? So we in this case,
yet because under a new name, a little disguised, somewhat arrayed in another apparell, it will be by some highly esteemed, strongly imbraced, the fall of truth and faithfull Ministers of God not at all bewailed:
yet Because under a new name, a little disguised, somewhat arrayed in Another apparel, it will be by Some highly esteemed, strongly embraced, the fallen of truth and faithful Ministers of God not At all bewailed:
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and what doe men by this declare, but that 1. They were never of the truth. 2. That they never unfainedly loved the truth. 3. That they never felt the saving power nor heavenly comforts of it,
and what do men by this declare, but that 1. They were never of the truth. 2. That they never unfeignedly loved the truth. 3. That they never felt the Saving power nor heavenly comforts of it,
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if they had tasted the sweetnesse of it, been acquainted with the joy and peace which this ministreth, had they seene the beauties, the glory and excellency of God in it,
if they had tasted the sweetness of it, been acquainted with the joy and peace which this Ministereth, had they seen the beauty's, the glory and excellency of God in it,
then as Peter beholding the glorious transfiguration of our Saviour, said, It is good being here, let us build three Tabernacles, &c. so would they say, it is good being under the Gospel, it is pleasant, it is comfortable being here, let us build our Tabernacle here, O let us dwell under this forever.
then as Peter beholding the glorious transfiguration of our Saviour, said, It is good being Here, let us built three Tabernacles, etc. so would they say, it is good being under the Gospel, it is pleasant, it is comfortable being Here, let us built our Tabernacle Here, Oh let us dwell under this forever.
as the childe bewaileth the losse of his parent, the Traveller the losse of his Guide, the Patient the death of his Physitian, the Army the fall of their Generall;
as the child bewaileth the loss of his parent, the Traveller the loss of his Guide, the Patient the death of his physician, the Army the fallen of their General;
and as all Israel was gathered together, and lamented the death of their Samuel: so have you great cause to lament the death of your Samuel, the departure of your faithfull Pastor:
and as all Israel was gathered together, and lamented the death of their Samuel: so have you great cause to lament the death of your Samuel, the departure of your faithful Pastor:
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he who shined like the Sun to you of this place for some yeeres, is now gone downe from your Horizon, whom your eyes shall see no more till the morning of the Resurrection: the Tree whose fruit lately fed you, whose branches lately shadowed and refreshed you, is now withered, dead and dry, no more fruit to bee gathered from him:
he who shined like the Sun to you of this place for Some Years, is now gone down from your Horizon, whom your eyes shall see no more till the morning of the Resurrection: the Tree whose fruit lately fed you, whose branches lately shadowed and refreshed you, is now withered, dead and dry, no more fruit to be gathered from him:
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he that stood like Jacob, to roll away the stone from the Well, to open and give you the sence of the Scriptures, can now no more doe that office for you:
he that stood like Jacob, to roll away the stone from the Well, to open and give you the sense of the Scriptures, can now no more doe that office for you:
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hee who of late like a good Steward brought out of his store-house old and new, brake the bread of life amongst you, hath now given account of his stewardship,
he who of late like a good Steward brought out of his storehouse old and new, brake the bred of life among you, hath now given account of his stewardship,
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the greater was his worth, the more should be your griefe, yet as our Saviour said to the daughters of Jerusalem, Daughters of Jerusalem weep not for me,
the greater was his worth, the more should be your grief, yet as our Saviour said to the daughters of Jerusalem, Daughters of Jerusalem weep not for me,
there was indeed a singular compleatnesse in him, his soule was a rich store-house, a glorious garden, having jewels and flowers of all sorts, a Tree laden with all kind of fruits:
there was indeed a singular completeness in him, his soul was a rich storehouse, a glorious garden, having Jewels and flowers of all sorts, a Tree laden with all kind of fruits:
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hee was as our Saviour said of the Baptist, a bright and shining light, the Lord gave him the tongue of the learned to minister a word in due season. 2. The Lord replenished him with such a rare dexterity, singular wisdome, to discerne, advise,
he was as our Saviour said of the Baptist, a bright and shining Light, the Lord gave him the tongue of the learned to minister a word in due season. 2. The Lord replenished him with such a rare dexterity, singular Wisdom, to discern, Advice,
of whom I may say in this behalfe, as Pharaoh of Ioseph, Can we finde such a man as this was, a man in whom the spirit of God was; surely there are few so discreet and wise as he was. 3. He was diligent and laborious in his calling, a good Steward, ever breaking the bread of life amongst you, a loving Nurse alwayes drawing forth his breast unto you;
of whom I may say in this behalf, as Pharaoh of Ioseph, Can we find such a man as this was, a man in whom the Spirit of God was; surely there Are few so discreet and wise as he was. 3. He was diligent and laborious in his calling, a good Steward, ever breaking the bred of life among you, a loving Nurse always drawing forth his breast unto you;
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so this man in his calling was willing to his power, and as some conjecture, beyond his power in regard of his bodily infirmities. 4. He was not onely diligent in his calling,
so this man in his calling was willing to his power, and as Some conjecture, beyond his power in regard of his bodily infirmities. 4. He was not only diligent in his calling,
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and this indeed is not the least part both of the wisdome and fidelity required of Gods messengers to stoop to the capacitie of the people, to present the counsell of God plainely to their understanding.
and this indeed is not the least part both of the Wisdom and Fidis required of God's messengers to stoop to the capacity of the people, to present the counsel of God plainly to their understanding.
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quid enim prodest clavis aurea si aperire quod volumus non potest, aut quid obest-lignea, si hoc potest, quando nihil aliud quaerimus nisi ut pateat quod clausum est? This is a singular property of wisedome, in words to love the truth, and not the words:
quid enim profits clavis Aurea si aperire quod volumus non potest, Or quid obest-lignea, si hoc potest, quando nihil Aliud Seeking nisi ut pateat quod Clausum est? This is a singular property of Wisdom, in words to love the truth, and not the words:
what doth a wooden key hurt or hinder, if it can open, when as wee desire no more but that which is shut may be opened, that which is hidden may be unfolded? he is surely in Gods schoole the best scholler in Gods Church the most eminent and worthy teacher, that doth with most clearenesse, plainenesse, power, fulnesse and evidence of the spirit open and apply Gods counsels to the consciences of the hearers. 5. He was also in his discourse very holy,
what does a wooden key hurt or hinder, if it can open, when as we desire no more but that which is shut may be opened, that which is hidden may be unfolded? he is surely in God's school the best scholar in God's Church the most eminent and worthy teacher, that does with most clearness, plainness, power, fullness and evidence of the Spirit open and apply God's Counsels to the Consciences of the hearers. 5. He was also in his discourse very holy,
and profitable, a seeds-man alwaies sowing, a light alwaies shining, very constant in doing good by his communication. 6. Hee was in the order of his conversation very sincere and upright,
and profitable, a seedsman always sowing, a Light always shining, very constant in doing good by his communication. 6. He was in the order of his Conversation very sincere and upright,
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and not in fleshly wisedome. 7. Hee was very friendly to Gods people, with them hee delighted to converse, Gods image, true goodnesse in them, was a load-stone very powerfull to move and draw his affection. 8. He was open-handed to such as needed, ready out of his fulnesse to powre plentifully into such vessels as hee found empty. 9. By his conversation he gave a good example, hee did not build with one hand and pull downe with the other,
and not in fleshly Wisdom. 7. He was very friendly to God's people, with them he delighted to converse, God's image, true Goodness in them, was a Loadstone very powerful to move and draw his affection. 8. He was openhanded to such as needed, ready out of his fullness to pour plentifully into such vessels as he found empty. 9. By his Conversation he gave a good Exampl, he did not built with one hand and pull down with the other,
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but his doctrine and his conversation were at a sweet agreement, like Ruth and Naomi they went hand in hand together. 10. He was not one in publike, another in private, but every where the same;
but his Doctrine and his Conversation were At a sweet agreement, like Ruth and Naomi they went hand in hand together. 10. He was not one in public, Another in private, but every where the same;
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as they said of Valerins Court, so may wee say of his house, it was a Church of God in regarded of the holy orders orderly there observed, and religious duties there performed.
as they said of Valerins Court, so may we say of his house, it was a Church of God in regarded of the holy order orderly there observed, and religious duties there performed.
then you must shew your selves very carefull in repairing the losse which you have now sustained, doe not ye say as Galienus the Emperor when hee had lost Aegypt, cannot wee bee without the hempe and flaxe of Aegypt;
then you must show your selves very careful in repairing the loss which you have now sustained, do not you say as Galen the Emperor when he had lost Egypt, cannot we be without the hemp and flax of Egypt;
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and when he had also lost France, two great and mighty Countries, cannot the Lord (said he) stand sine sagis trabeatis, without these souldiers cassockes which France doth send us. Beloved, I beseech you do not so say of the departure of Gods Ministers, doe not slight the losse of them,
and when he had also lost France, two great and mighty Countries, cannot the Lord (said he) stand sine sagis trabeatis, without these Soldiers cassocks which France does send us. beloved, I beseech you do not so say of the departure of God's Ministers, do not slight the loss of them,
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as with one of the greatest losses could ever be sustained, and accordingly declare and shew your wisedome, circumspection, care diligence, faithfulnesse,
as with one of the greatest losses could ever be sustained, and accordingly declare and show your Wisdom, circumspection, care diligence, faithfulness,
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so doe you now by prayer and fasting seeke of God an able and faithfull Minister, to guide both you and your little ones in the way that leadeth to peace and everlasting happinesse.
so do you now by prayer and fasting seek of God an able and faithful Minister, to guide both you and your little ones in the Way that leads to peace and everlasting happiness.
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As the people after the death of Ioshua, went to God and asked him, who should goe up for them to fight against the Canaanites, so must you now after the death of your spirituall Leader, goe to God, and aske of him, who shall goe up for you to fight for you in this warre against sinne and Satan:
As the people After the death of Ioshua, went to God and asked him, who should go up for them to fight against the Canaanites, so must you now After the death of your spiritual Leader, go to God, and ask of him, who shall go up for you to fight for you in this war against sin and Satan:
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this is not more holinesse then is requisite, for thus the Disciples sought to God by prayer and fasting, to direct them in the choice of a successour in the roome of him that fell.
this is not more holiness then is requisite, for thus the Disciples sought to God by prayer and fasting, to Direct them in the choice of a successor in the room of him that fell.
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3. Bee carefull that the man whom you choose be a man after Gods owne h heart, a holy man, a man able to feed you with knowlege and understanding, a man experienced in the worke of Gods word upon his owne soule:
3. be careful that the man whom you choose be a man After God's own h heart, a holy man, a man able to feed you with knowledge and understanding, a man experienced in the work of God's word upon his own soul:
so it is requisite the Minister of God should be made like the people in all things, I meane in being sensible of the burthen of sinne, of the trouble of an afflicted conscience, of the buffetings of Satan, of the worke of Gods word and spirit upon his owne heart:
so it is requisite the Minister of God should be made like the people in all things, I mean in being sensible of the burden of sin, of the trouble of an afflicted conscience, of the buffetings of Satan, of the work of God's word and Spirit upon his own heart:
then the stroke of a rod. It was not in Sauls armour, but with a sling and a stone that God enabled David to overthrow Goliah, and delever Israel. They were Trumpets neither of gold nor silver,
then the stroke of a rod. It was not in Saul's armour, but with a sling and a stone that God enabled David to overthrow Goliath, and delever Israel. They were Trumpets neither of gold nor silver,
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and the Apostle layeth it downe as a generall and constant rule, the foolishnesse of God is vviser then men, and the weakenesse of God is stronger then men: for yee see your calling brethren,
and the Apostle Layeth it down as a general and constant Rule, the foolishness of God is Wiser then men, and the weakness of God is Stronger then men: for ye see your calling brothers,
And as for him that shall succeed your now deceased Pastor, my prayer is, that as the spirit of Eliah was doubled upon Elisha, so the spirit of this man may be doubled on him that shall in this place succeed him, that hee may prove to you as a bright and a shining starre to leade you,
And as for him that shall succeed your now deceased Pastor, my prayer is, that as the Spirit of Elijah was doubled upon Elisha, so the Spirit of this man may be doubled on him that shall in this place succeed him, that he may prove to you as a bright and a shining star to lead you,
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as the starre led the wise men to Christ Iesus; and as the fiery pillar conducted Israel form Egypt to Canaan, so may he lead you from the Egypt of sinne,
as the star led the wise men to christ Iesus; and as the fiery pillar conducted Israel from Egypt to Canaan, so may he led you from the Egypt of sin,
and bondage of Satan, to the heavenly Canaan, that place of glory, rest, peace, and all fulnesse, which God hath provided for his children in the holy and higest heavens. Laus Deo soli. FINIS.
and bondage of Satan, to the heavenly Canaan, that place of glory, rest, peace, and all fullness, which God hath provided for his children in the holy and higest heavens. Laus God soli. FINIS.
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