A sermon preached at the happily-restored and reedified chappell of the Right Honorable the Earle of Exceter in his house, of S. Iohns On Saint Stephens day. 1623 By Ios. Hall, Deane of Worcester.
He hath an house of flesh (Ye are the Temples of the liuing God;) An house of stone; (Salomon shal build me an house;) An house immateriall in the Heauens, 2. Cor. 5. 1. Wherefore then hath God an house? Wherefore haue we ours;
He hath an house of Flesh (You Are the Temples of the living God;) an house of stone; (Solomon shall built me an house;) an house immaterial in the Heavens, 2. Cor. 5. 1. Wherefore then hath God an house? Wherefore have we ours;
but to dwell in? But doth not he himselfe tell Dauid, and so doth Stephen the Protomartyr (vpon whose day we are falne) tell the Iewes, that He dwells not in Temples made with hands? True;
but to dwell in? But does not he himself tell David, and so does Stephen the Protomartyr (upon whose day we Are fallen) tell the Iewes, that He dwells not in Temples made with hands? True;
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So doe we dwell in our houses, that our houses containe vs, that we are only within them, and they without vs. So doth he dwell in his, that yet hee is elsewhere,
So do we dwell in our houses, that our houses contain us, that we Are only within them, and they without us So does he dwell in his, that yet he is elsewhere,
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so much multiplicitie, as there are Nations, yea, Congregations that professe the name of Christ. One of these was a figure of the other, the Materiall, vnder the Law;
so much Multiplicity, as there Are nations, yea, Congregations that profess the name of christ. One of these was a figure of the other, the Material, under the Law;
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Now because all the life and glorie of the spirituall, stands in Christ the Messias, the Prophet lookes through the type of the material, at him which shal beautifie,
Now Because all the life and glory of the spiritual, Stands in christ the Messias, the Prophet looks through the type of the material, At him which shall beautify,
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and now, lest when the people should see the homely and cottagelike reedification of Zerubbabel, they should be dis-hartned and offended, the Prophet desires to draw their eyes from the stone and timber, to the spirituall inside of the Euangelicall Church, shewing the glorie of this latter House, to exceed the former.
and now, lest when the people should see the homely and cottagelike reedification of Zerubbabel, they should be disheartened and offended, the Prophet Desires to draw their eyes from the stone and timber, to the spiritual inside of the Evangelical Church, showing the glory of this latter House, to exceed the former.
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Some grosse Interpreters haue lookt with Iewish eyes vpon the outward fabrick, which was threefold: Salomons, Zorobabels, Herods. Salomons, sumptuous and magnificent; Zorobabels, meane and homely;
some gross Interpreters have looked with Jewish eyes upon the outward fabric, which was threefold: Solomon's, Zorobabels, Herods. Solomon's, sumptuous and magnificent; Zorobabels, mean and homely;
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Herods, rich and maiesticall, immodico sumptu, incredibili splendore, as one sayes. Salomons was before defaced. Now because Zorobabels was so farre from making this Word good, that the people wept,
Herods, rich and majestical, immodico sumptu, incredibili splendore, as one Says. Solomon's was before defaced. Now Because Zorobabels was so Far from making this Word good, that the people wept,
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else the Iewes would so haue fixed their eyes vpon the outward splendor, that they would neuer haue looked for the spirituall and inward Grace of the House of God:) therefore they haue taken it of Herods temple;
Else the Iewes would so have fixed their eyes upon the outward splendour, that they would never have looked for the spiritual and inward Grace of the House of God:) Therefore they have taken it of Herods temple;
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It was the Spirituall Temple, the Euangelicall Church, whose glory shal be greater then the Iewish, which shall be blessed with the desire of the Nations, with the assurance of Peace.
It was the Spiritual Temple, the Evangelical Church, whose glory shall be greater then the Jewish, which shall be blessed with the desire of the nations, with the assurance of Peace.
therefore when hee would describe a glorious Church, he borrowes the resemblance of Gold, Siluer, precious Stones, Esay 60. and euen by these doth he set forth his New and Heauenly Ierusalem, Reuel. 21. Wherein then is the glory of Gods Euangelicall House greater,
Therefore when he would describe a glorious Church, he borrows the resemblance of Gold, Silver, precious Stones, Isaiah 60. and even by these does he Set forth his New and Heavenly Ierusalem, Revel. 21. Wherein then is the glory of God's Evangelical House greater,
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Of the other, vniuersall, so farre as the King of Heauen hath any Land. The seruice in the one performed by a few men, mortal, sinful, the blood of beasts shed vpon the Altar:
Of the other, universal, so Far as the King of Heaven hath any Land. The service in the one performed by a few men, Mortal, sinful, the blood of beasts shed upon the Altar:
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In the other, performed by our eternall High-Priest, after that higher order of Melchisedech; offring vp his owne most precious blood for our redemption.
In the other, performed by our Eternal High-Priest, After that higher order of Melchizedek; offering up his own most precious blood for our redemption.
In this, really exhibited, borne, liuing, dying, rising, ascending, preached, beleeued, liued, Euery way therfore both in efficient, matter, duration, extent, seruice, Maiorgloria.
In this, really exhibited, born, living, dying, rising, ascending, preached, believed, lived, Every Way Therefore both in efficient, matter, duration, extent, service, Maiorgloria.
white Marble without, lined with Gold within, Brazen pillars, Golden vessels, costly vayles, an High-Priesthood set forth with precious Stones, rich Robes, exquisite Perfumes, curious Musick,
white Marble without, lined with Gold within, Brazen pillars, Golden vessels, costly vails, an High-Priesthood Set forth with precious Stones, rich Robes, exquisite Perfumes, curious Music,
Euangelicall Brasse, more worth then legall Gold; the ragges of the Euangelicall Priesthood, more excellent then the robes of the Leuiticall. In short;
Evangelical Brass, more worth then Legal Gold; the rags of the Evangelical Priesthood, more excellent then the robes of the Levitical. In short;
What a fauour then is it (Right Honourable and beloued) that God hath reserued vs to these better dayes of his Gospell, wherein the helpes of saluation are more cleare, obuious, effectuall;
What a favour then is it (Right Honourable and Beloved) that God hath reserved us to these better days of his Gospel, wherein the helps of salvation Are more clear, obvious, effectual;
but withall it must be yeelded, that they liued vnder the tyrannous iniurie and vsurpation of those Pharises, who kept the keyes of knowledge at their owne girdles,
but withal it must be yielded, that they lived under the tyrannous injury and usurpation of those Pharisees, who kept the keys of knowledge At their own girdles,
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yea, drinke abundantly, O beloued, Cant. 5. 1. This happie liberty of the sauing Gospell of Iesus Christ, daily and sincerely preached to vs (Noble and beloued Christians) is worthy to bee more worth vnto vs,
yea, drink abundantly, Oh Beloved, Cant 5. 1. This happy liberty of the Saving Gospel of Iesus christ, daily and sincerely preached to us (Noble and Beloved Christians) is worthy to be more worth unto us,
If yee looke at the blessing it selfe, it is incomparable, Peace; that whereby the Hebrews had wont to expresse all welfare in their salutations, and wel-wishes;
If ye look At the blessing it self, it is incomparable, Peace; that whereby the Hebrews had wont to express all welfare in their salutations, and Well-wishes;
the Apostolicall benediction dichotomizes all good things into Grace and Peace; wherein, at the narrowest, by Grace, all spirituall fauours were signified; temporall, by Peace.
the Apostolical benediction dichotomizes all good things into Grace and Peace; wherein, At the narrowest, by Grace, all spiritual favours were signified; temporal, by Peace.
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The sweete Quiristers of Heauen, when they sung that diuine Caroll, to the honour of the first Christmas, next to Gloria in excelsis Deo, said, In terris pax: Yet higher;
The sweet Quiristers of Heaven, when they sung that divine Carol, to the honour of the First Christmas, next to Gloria in Excelsis God, said, In terris pax: Yet higher;
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the great Sauiour of the World, when he would leaue the most precious Legacie to his deare ones on earth, that they were capeable of, he sayes, My peace I giue you.
the great Saviour of the World, when he would leave the most precious Legacy to his deer ones on earth, that they were capable of, he Says, My peace I give you.
How, and why then doth God giue peace in this his House? Because here (as Bernard well) Deus & audit, & auditur, God heares, and is heard here; audit orantes, erudit audientes;
How, and why then does God give peace in this his House? Because Here (as Bernard well) Deus & audit, & auditur, God hears, and is herd Here; audit Orantes, erudit Audientes;
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And what blessing is it, euen the best of Peace, that our prayers cannot infeoffe vs in? Salomon, when hee would consecrate the Church hee had built, solemnely sues to God, that he would inuest it with this priuiledge of an vniuersally-gracious audience;
And what blessing is it, even the best of Peace, that our Prayers cannot infeoff us in? Solomon, when he would consecrate the Church he had built, solemnly sues to God, that he would invest it with this privilege of an vniuersally-gracious audience;
So now that the Church is Catholike, or vniuersall, and euery of our Churches is equally Gods house (NONLATINALPHABET;) we shal gladly with Peter and John, goe vp to this Temple to pray;
So now that the Church is Catholic, or universal, and every of our Churches is equally God's house (;) we shall gladly with Peter and John, go up to this Temple to pray;
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In the latter, as it is Auditoriū, so I create the fruit of the lips to be peace (saith God.) Naturally we are all (euen those that applaud themselues in the best opinion of their harmeles,
In the latter, as it is Auditoriū, so I create the fruit of the lips to be peace (Says God.) Naturally we Are all (even those that applaud themselves in the best opinion of their harmless,
and faire disposition) enemies to God: Enemies both actiuely & passiuely. Actiuely, NONLATINALPHABET God-haters, Rom. 1. Passiuely, Filii irae, The sons of displeasure.
and fair disposition) enemies to God: Enemies both actively & passively. Actively, God haters, Rom. 1. Passively, Sons irae, The Sons of displeasure.
Haue you seene a sore suddenly fild vp with vnsound flesh, and fairely skinned ouer, without all offence to the eie, which ere long will breake out againe,
Have you seen a soar suddenly filled up with unsound Flesh, and fairly skinned over, without all offence to the eye, which ere long will break out again,
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Haue you seene a slaue sit quietly in the Gally, not struggling with his chaine, not repining at his Oare (necessitas fortiter, consuetudo facile?) Haue you heard a dying man professe, that hee felt no paine? Such is a wicked mans peace, of which he shall once say,
Have you seen a slave fit quietly in the Galley, not struggling with his chain, not repining At his Oar (Necessity fortiter, consuetudo facile?) Have you herd a dying man profess, that he felt no pain? Such is a wicked men peace, of which he shall once say,
(Terrores Domini militant contra me, saith holy Iob: The terrors of the Lord are set in aray against mee, Iob 6. 4:) and hee that bore the chastisements of our peace, the Sonne of his loue, could lay (My God, my God,
(Terrores Domini militant contra me, Says holy Job: The terrors of the Lord Are Set in array against me, Job 6. 4:) and he that boar the chastisements of our peace, the Son of his love, could lay (My God, my God,
why hast thou for saken me?) Oh, what shall be the Iudgements of his wrath? If this be the rod of children, Oh, what shall be the Scorpions for his enemies? They shall see that gulfe of fire ready to receiue them into euerlasting burnings.
why hast thou for saken me?) O, what shall be the Judgments of his wrath? If this be the rod of children, O, what shall be the Scorpions for his enemies? They shall see that gulf of fire ready to receive them into everlasting burnings.
Then, O then, shall they know, too late, what an happinesse it is, that God here promises, Dabo pacem. Would we then auoyde the vnspeakeable horror of this wofull condition? Would wee find the bed of our sicknesse and death, comforted with the sweete testimony of an heauenly peace betwixt God and our soules? See whence we must fetch it;
Then, Oh then, shall they know, too late, what an happiness it is, that God Here promises, Dabo pacem. Would we then avoid the unspeakable horror of this woeful condition? Would we find the Bed of our sickness and death, comforted with the sweet testimony of an heavenly peace betwixt God and our Souls? See whence we must fetch it;
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If euer we haue it, wee must haue it from the blessed ordinances of God, his Word and Sacraments, which this place can affoord vs. In vaine shall yee seeke for this (deare Christians) in a licentious Tauerne, in a rich Counting-house, in Chambers of dalliance, in full Tables, in Pompous Courts;
If ever we have it, we must have it from the blessed ordinances of God, his Word and Sacraments, which this place can afford us In vain shall ye seek for this (deer Christians) in a licentious Tavern, in a rich Countinghouse, in Chambers of dalliance, in full Tables, in Pompous Courts;
As yee loue your soules therefore, as you would find peace at the last, and would looke with a comfortable assurance in the face of death and iudgement;
As ye love your Souls Therefore, as you would find peace At the last, and would look with a comfortable assurance in the face of death and judgement;
attend reuerently and conscionably vpon the sacred Institutions of God; yeeld your selues ouer to be wrought vpon by the powerfull Gospel of Iesus Christ.
attend reverently and Conscionably upon the sacred Institutions of God; yield your selves over to be wrought upon by the powerful Gospel of Iesus christ.
Oh, be not you wanting vnto God, he will not bee wanting vnto you, but will make good this promise of his vnfaileable grace, Jn this place will I giue peace.
O, be not you wanting unto God, he will not be wanting unto you, but will make good this promise of his vnfaileable grace, John this place will I give peace.
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It is a great word that is heere spoken, Dabo pacem; and therfore it is vndertakē by an omnipotent Agent, I will giue peace. If all the Angels of Heauen should haue said so, we should soone haue replied,
It is a great word that is Here spoken, Dabo pacem; and Therefore it is undertaken by an omnipotent Agent, I will give peace. If all the Angels of Heaven should have said so, we should soon have replied,
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It is he only, that when the distressed soule is tossed with the winds and waues of strong temptation, of weake diffidence, can giue inward peace Iustly therefore doth hee challenge this act as his owne, J will giue peace. We vse to say, It is best treating of peace with a Sword in our hand.
It is he only, that when the distressed soul is tossed with the winds and waves of strong temptation, of weak diffidence, can give inward peace Justly Therefore does he challenge this act as his own, J will give peace. We use to say, It is best treating of peace with a Sword in our hand.
they are all excercitus pugnatorum. If yee looke into Heauen, there is a company of heauenly Souldiers, Luke 2. Neither was there only the construction of Idolaters, vniuersa militia coeli, to which these burnt Incense; but of Moses himselfe;
they Are all excercitus pugnatorum. If ye look into Heaven, there is a company of heavenly Soldiers, Lycia 2. Neither was there only the construction of Idolaters, vniuersa militia coeli, to which these burned Incense; but of Moses himself;
Thus the Heauen and the Earth were finished, and all the Host of them, Gen. 2. 1. If yee looke to the Earth, not men onely, whom reason hath fitted for such designes,
Thus the Heaven and the Earth were finished, and all the Host of them, Gen. 2. 1. If ye look to the Earth, not men only, whom reason hath fitted for such designs,
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euen the very Locusts, though they haue no Leader, yet Egrediuntur per turmas, They goe forth by bands, Prou. 30. 27. And if ye looke into Egypt (where for the time was Sedes belli,) you shal find a Band of Frogs, that were appointed to march into the very Bed-chamber, the Bed, the Ouens, the Dishes of Pharaoh; you shal find an host of Lice, of Flies, of Caterpillers, sent against those Egyptian Tyrants.
even the very Locusts, though they have no Leader, yet Egrediuntur per turmas, They go forth by bans, Prou. 30. 27. And if you look into Egypt (where for the time was Sedes Belli,) you shall find a Band of Frogs, that were appointed to march into the very Bedchamber, the Bed, the Ovens, the Dishes of Pharaoh; you shall find an host of Lice, of Flies, of Caterpillars, sent against those Egyptian Tyrants.
Else-where, yee shall find troopes of Palmerwormes, of Locusts, of Cankerwormes, of Caterpillers to set vpon Israel, Ioel 1. 4. Shortly, where he meanes to preserue, the fierie Charrets and Horsemen of Heauen shall compasse Dothan.
Elsewhere, ye shall find troops of Palmerworms, of Locusts, of Cankerworms, of Caterpillars to Set upon Israel, Joel 1. 4. Shortly, where he means to preserve, the fiery Charets and Horsemen of Heaven shall compass Dothan.
and the Rulers take councell together against the Lord, and against his Anointed. Presumptuous dust and ashes, that dare rise vp against the God of hosts!
and the Rulers take council together against the Lord, and against his Anointed. Presumptuous dust and Ashes, that Dare rise up against the God of hosts!
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If a silly Ant out of a Mole-hill should march forth, and proffer to wrestle a fall with a Gyant, there were some proportion in this challenge, there is none of a finite power to an infinite.
If a silly Ant out of a Molehill should march forth, and proffer to wrestle a fallen with a Giant, there were Some proportion in this challenge, there is none of a finite power to an infinite.
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but from him whom they oppose? How easily can he blow vpon their enterprizes? How easily can hee command these to their Dust, those to their Chaines? Be confounded therefore, O vaine men, whose breath is in your Nosthrils (and that not your owne neither) when yee thinke of the power and Maiestie of the God of Hosts.
but from him whom they oppose? How Easily can he blow upon their Enterprises? How Easily can he command these to their Dust, those to their Chains? Be confounded Therefore, Oh vain men, whose breath is in your Nostrils (and that not your own neither) when ye think of the power and Majesty of the God of Hosts.
And why are we dismayd with the rumors, or feares of the strongest oppositions? Gebal and Ammon, and Amalec, the Philistims, with them that dwell at Tyre? Ashur also is ioyned to the incestuous children of Lot: (NONLATINALPHABET) O thou of little faith,
And why Are we dismayed with the rumours, or fears of the Strongest oppositions? Gebal and Ammon, and Amalek, the philistines, with them that dwell At Tyre? Ashur also is joined to the incestuous children of Lot: () Oh thou of little faith,
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Yea, why are we apalled, when we see the measures of the sonnes of Anak; the spirituall wickednesses in heauenly places? If wee looke at their number, they are Legions.
Yea, why Are we appalled, when we see the measures of the Sons of Anak; the spiritual Wickednesses in heavenly places? If we look At their number, they Are Legions.
Hath hee said, that the glory of the Euangelicall Church shall exceede the Legall? Hath hee said, that, In this place he will giue peace? How can the Church faile of glory,
Hath he said, that the glory of the Evangelical Church shall exceed the Legal? Hath he said, that, In this place he will give peace? How can the Church fail of glory,
