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PETERS ENLARGEMENT. Acts 12.6.7.
PETER'S ENLARGEMENT. Acts 12.6.7.
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And when Herod would haue brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two souldiers, bound with two chaines;
And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two Soldiers, bound with two chains;
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and the Keepers before the doore, kept the prison.
and the Keepers before the door, kept the prison.
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And behold the Angell of the Lord came vpon him, and a light shined in the prison:
And behold the Angel of the Lord Come upon him, and a Light shined in the prison:
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and hee smote Peter on the side, and raised him vp, saying; Arise vp quickly, And his chaines fell off from his hands, &c. HERE is a storie of Peters, 1. Imprisonment. 2. Enlargement:
and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying; Arise up quickly, And his chains fell off from his hands, etc. HERE is a story of Peter's, 1. Imprisonment. 2. Enlargement:
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With the cause of the one, and meanes of the other. Herod hauing vexed some, slaine a second, now commits the third;
With the cause of the one, and means of the other. Herod having vexed Some, slain a second, now commits the third;
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and all this to gratifie the Iewes. Peter thus committed, is bailed by the Church, or rather remooved and freed by petition;
and all this to gratify the Iewes. Peter thus committed, is bailed by the Church, or rather removed and freed by petition;
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they pray heartily for him, in the 5. verse, and they speed as happily, whilest they are praying, God giues in the prisoner amongst them.
they pray heartily for him, in the 5. verse, and they speed as happily, whilst they Are praying, God gives in the prisoner among them.
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The manner of his delivery is here reported, and that was very strange, beyond Herods purpose, the prisoners expectation, the Keepers meaning, all mens hopes:
The manner of his delivery is Here reported, and that was very strange, beyond Herods purpose, the Prisoners expectation, the Keepers meaning, all men's hope's:
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Herod held his purpose he had begun, and the next morning he meant an end of him, Peter had made his conclusion to morrow (thinkes he) (for messages past betweene him and the Church, which spent this night in Prayer for him,Herod held his purpose he had begun, and the next morning he meant an end of him, Peter had made his conclusion to morrow (thinks he) (for messages passed between him and the Church, which spent this night in Prayer for him,
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and therefore knew the danger) I must be put to it, therefore I will strengthen my selfe to night:
and Therefore knew the danger) I must be put to it, Therefore I will strengthen my self to night:
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The Keepers stood vpon their guard, and resolved that no Peter should passe them:
The Keepers stood upon their guard, and resolved that no Peter should pass them:
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yet is Peter delivered, and how I pray you? God remoues all impediments, for nothing was in readinesse.
yet is Peter Delivered, and how I pray you? God removes all impediments, for nothing was in readiness.
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First, for man, entrance was there none, therefore God sends an Angell, and there was no stop against him.
First, for man, Entrance was there none, Therefore God sends an Angel, and there was no stop against him.
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Next, in the darke, it was hard to find which was which;
Next, in the dark, it was hard to find which was which;
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God directs an Angell to him, and hee comes vpon him, and misses not the man,
God directs an Angel to him, and he comes upon him, and misses not the man,
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though bound to the same chaine with two others, as in strict imprisonments they vsed to doe.
though bound to the same chain with two Others, as in strict imprisonments they used to do.
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Thirdly, they were in the darke, and that was ill for noyse; The Angell brings his darke lanthorne with him, and shines to Peter and none else.
Thirdly, they were in the dark, and that was ill for noise; The Angel brings his dark lanthorn with him, and shines to Peter and none Else.
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Fourthly, the prisoner can doe little for himselfe, he is asleepe, the Angell wakes him; he is laid, the Angell raises him;
Fourthly, the prisoner can do little for himself, he is asleep, the Angel wakes him; he is laid, the Angel raises him;
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he is amazed, the Angell directs him; he is bound, the Angell vnties him; hee knowes not where he is, the Angell guides him;
he is amazed, the Angel directs him; he is bound, the Angel unties him; he knows not where he is, the Angel guides him;
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hee is to passe through sundry difficulties, the Angell conducts him through them all, and so dismisses him.
he is to pass through sundry difficulties, the Angel conducts him through them all, and so dismisses him.
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Wee will vse no more words about a plaine Storie, but acquaint you with our meditations:
we will use no more words about a plain Story, but acquaint you with our meditations:
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they containe the successe of the Churches prayers; they prayed for Peter, the Angell thereupon is sent to Peter: where see;
they contain the success of the Churches Prayers; they prayed for Peter, the Angel thereupon is sent to Peter: where see;
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1. How the Angell findes him: 2. How the Angell delivers him. For the first, he findes him sleeping, in the midst of feares and foes:
1. How the Angel finds him: 2. How the Angel delivers him. For the First, he finds him sleeping, in the midst of fears and foes:
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From whence was this sleepe, was it worldly sorrow that caused it, or was it carnall securitie?
From whence was this sleep, was it worldly sorrow that caused it, or was it carnal security?
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Answ. In doubtfull things charitie supposes the best; so should we, worldly sorrow causes sleepe, but how? when it is not extreame,Answer In doubtful things charity supposes the best; so should we, worldly sorrow Causes sleep, but how? when it is not extreme,
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and that sleepe is ioyned with starting:
and that sleep is joined with starting:
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carnall securitie will cause sleepe, but why should we charge Peter with that at this time;
carnal security will cause sleep, but why should we charge Peter with that At this time;
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his sleepe came from a better cause, he was at peace with God, he had the Churches prayers for him, the cause for him, his conscience for him, God and his Angels for him;
his sleep Come from a better cause, he was At peace with God, he had the Churches Prayers for him, the cause for him, his conscience for him, God and his Angels for him;
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he could die but once, and for one death hee was prepared:
he could die but once, and for one death he was prepared:
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hence his boldnes before, Chapters 4. and 5. hence his confidence, here he resolued with Dauid, I will lay me downe and sleepe, and withall, God gaue rest to his beloued,
hence his boldness before, Chapters 4. and 5. hence his confidence, Here he resolved with David, I will lay me down and sleep, and withal, God gave rest to his Beloved,
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as it is in the Psalmes, rest more then ordinary to his minde, to his body:
as it is in the Psalms, rest more then ordinary to his mind, to his body:
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hence the Angell can hardly awake him, and being awaked, he is not terrified, as a guiltie person would haue beene in this case:
hence the Angel can hardly awake him, and being awaked, he is not terrified, as a guilty person would have been in this case:
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doe then but consider, 1. The man. 2. His behaviour in like cases. 3. The time and circumstances. 4. The exercises of the Church for him. 5. The messenger,
do then but Consider, 1. The man. 2. His behaviour in like cases. 3. The time and Circumstances. 4. The exercises of the Church for him. 5. The Messenger,
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and message sent to him. 6. The manner of his behaviour when he is awaked,
and message sent to him. 6. The manner of his behaviour when he is awaked,
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and you will see that his sleepe grew not from distemper, but from strength of faith and comfort. Now to the Points.
and you will see that his sleep grew not from distemper, but from strength of faith and Comfort. Now to the Points.
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Where first from the order, see the power of ioynt prayers, they beare downe all before them,
Where First from the order, see the power of joint Prayers, they bear down all before them,
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and prevaile in heaven and earth, as the Word that comes from heaven, prospers in the thing wherevnto it is sent;
and prevail in heaven and earth, as the Word that comes from heaven, prospers in the thing whereunto it is sent;
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so the word that goes to heaven, the prayers of the Church sirike vp to God, there they lie at his gates, so the word that Goes to heaven, the Prayers of the Church sirike up to God, there they lie At his gates,
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and never will away without their errand, and when they are answered, then they come downe with authoritie,
and never will away without their errand, and when they Are answered, then they come down with Authority,
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and raigne over all impediments below, witnesse this Story:
and Reign over all impediments below, witness this Story:
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Peter is committed, the persecuters are resolute, the foes many, the friends few, meanes none but God, to God the Church goes;Peter is committed, the persecuters Are resolute, the foes many, the Friends few, means none but God, to God the Church Goes;
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the enemies plotte, the Church prayes; they shut the prison doores, the Church opens heavens doores;
the enemies plot, the Church prays; they shut the prison doors, the Church Opens heavens doors;
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so ther's old tugging for the prisoner, but the Church winnes him.
so ther's old tugging for the prisoner, but the Church wins him.
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God, to let them see what prayers bee, sends him to them while they are praying;
God, to let them see what Prayers be, sends him to them while they Are praying;
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there, saith God (if you will rake no deniall) there he is; thereby pointing vs to the meanes of his deliverance:
there, Says God (if you will rake no denial) there he is; thereby pointing us to the means of his deliverance:
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we need not many words for proofe of this, Iames saith, The prayer of one righteous man prevailes much;
we need not many words for proof of this, James Says, The prayer of one righteous man prevails much;
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if of one, what of twentie! what of an hundred! if of one, what of twentie! what of an hundred!
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and he instances in Elijah, Hee alone could open and shut heaven, then well may many open and shut prisons on earth:
and he instances in Elijah, He alone could open and shut heaven, then well may many open and shut prisons on earth:
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nay adde further, the ioynt prayers of vnbeleevers and hypocrites haue done much: when heathenish Niniuie fasted and prayed, God heard;
nay add further, the joint Prayers of unbelievers and Hypocrites have done much: when Heathenish Nineveh fasted and prayed, God herd;
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when false Rehoboam humbled himselfe and his people, God was intreated; when false Rehoboam humbled himself and his people, God was entreated;
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how much more shall the faithfull prayers of the Church prevaile, prevaile (I say) both for the preventing and removing evils,
how much more shall the faithful Prayers of the Church prevail, prevail (I say) both for the preventing and removing evils,
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and obtaining and keeping of good things:
and obtaining and keeping of good things:
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What shall we instance the life of Asa, Iehosaphat, Hezekiah, when was it otherwise, when did the Church of God euer ioyne in a common petition to God but they sped? no instance to the contrary.
What shall we instance the life of Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, when was it otherwise, when did the Church of God ever join in a Common petition to God but they sped? no instance to the contrary.
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No marvell, this exercise is well grounded and warranted, it hath the warrant of a Precept:
No marvel, this exercise is well grounded and warranted, it hath the warrant of a Precept:
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1. Pray for one another; call vpon me. 1. Pray for one Another; call upon me.
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2. The warrant of a promise, I will deliuer thee. 3. The warrant of experience, never any yet vsed it but they prevailed.
2. The warrant of a promise, I will deliver thee. 3. The warrant of experience, never any yet used it but they prevailed.
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Prayers are presents very welcome to God, he prefers them to all sacrifices, being immediate worships of his Maiestie;
Prayers Are presents very welcome to God, he prefers them to all Sacrifices, being immediate worships of his Majesty;
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Let me heare thy voyce it is pleasant:
Let me hear thy voice it is pleasant:
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No father loues the voyce of his children, like as God loues the voyce of his Church; Tis his musicke and perfume. Rev. 5.8.
No father loves the voice of his children, like as God loves the voice of his Church; This his music and perfume. Rev. 5.8.
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3. The parties are very deare who tender them, God loues his Church aboue all creatures, he gaue his Sonne for her,
3. The parties Are very deer who tender them, God loves his Church above all creatures, he gave his Son for her,
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and therefore her sutes shall haue acceptance: Let me see thy face, its comely; Esther never pleased Ahasuerosh so well, as the Church pleaseth Christ.
and Therefore her suits shall have acceptance: Let me see thy face, its comely; Esther never pleased Ahasuerus so well, as the Church Pleases christ.
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4. The parties from and through whom they are presented, please: They are indited and abbetted by the holy Ghost, Rom. 8. tendred by Christ Iesus,
4. The parties from and through whom they Are presented, please: They Are Indited and abetted by the holy Ghost, Rom. 8. tendered by christ Iesus,
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and shall these be denyed? adde to this:
and shall these be denied? add to this:
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5. The party to whom they are directed, to God, who is all truth, mercy, grace, wisedome, power,
5. The party to whom they Are directed, to God, who is all truth, mercy, grace, Wisdom, power,
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and shall not these prevaile? Prayers set God on worke, and all in God, his wisedome, his power, his Angels,
and shall not these prevail? Prayers Set God on work, and all in God, his Wisdom, his power, his Angels,
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and what then can hinder?
and what then can hinder?
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Looke backward, and call to minde your sinne this day, see, many a Peter hath beene in prison,
Look backward, and call to mind your sin this day, see, many a Peter hath been in prison,
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and prayers were not made by the Church; many a member sicke, and prayers were not made by the Elders;
and Prayers were not made by the Church; many a member sick, and Prayers were not made by the Elders;
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yea many a Church distressed, Bohemia afflicted, the Palatinate and Valtoline distressed, yet we did not pray;
yea many a Church distressed, Bohemia afflicted, the Palatinate and Valtelline distressed, yet we did not pray;
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the enemy could curse, but wee did not pray, and therefore how iustly might God distresse and leaue vs destitute of his helpe, and the Churches prayers?
the enemy could curse, but we did not pray, and Therefore how justly might God distress and leave us destitute of his help, and the Churches Prayers?
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2. Looke forward, and preserue and improue this your interest in God, let no Peter, no Preacher, no Christian, no neighbour lie in the chaines by you (whether in the chaines of sicknesse,
2. Look forward, and preserve and improve this your Interest in God, let no Peter, no Preacher, no Christian, no neighbour lie in the chains by you (whither in the chains of sickness,
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or povertie, or debt, or paine, or sinne, or temptation) but doe you repriue him:
or poverty, or debt, or pain, or sin, or temptation) but do you reprieve him:
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you haue a key that will open any locke, a medicine that will heale any wound, a weapon that will prevaile in any place;
you have a key that will open any lock, a medicine that will heal any wound, a weapon that will prevail in any place;
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draw this weapon, vse this medicine: if men be sicke, pray them whole, if poore, pray them rich; if sad, pray them merry.
draw this weapon, use this medicine: if men be sick, pray them Whole, if poor, pray them rich; if sad, pray them merry.
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But is this so easily done? yes verily by the whole Church;
But is this so Easily done? yes verily by the Whole Church;
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as it is for the outward estate when one is very poore, it is hard for two or three to set him vp againe, but nothing for a thousand;
as it is for the outward estate when one is very poor, it is hard for two or three to Set him up again, but nothing for a thousand;
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and when one is in a pit, it is much for one, but not for many to pull him out:
and when one is in a pit, it is much for one, but not for many to pull him out:
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see here, it is long of vs that men lie so long vnder their burdens, would wee ioyntly commend them to God, our prayers would take, mens chaines would off, true spirituall chaines:
see Here, it is long of us that men lie so long under their burdens, would we jointly commend them to God, our Prayers would take, men's chains would off, true spiritual chains:
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Why if so, were it not worth the while? what, may wee ease our brethren of temptations, of passions, of lusts,
Why if so, were it not worth the while? what, may we ease our brothers of temptations, of passion, of Lustiest,
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and will wee not? But for outward crosses, saith not Saint Iames, let the prayers of the Church heale the sicke;
and will we not? But for outward Crosses, Says not Saint James, let the Prayers of the Church heal the sick;
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saith not the story, the prayers of the Church procured Peters liberty? But say they bee not alwayes delivered? yet it is good to get the crosses mitigated, sanctified, sweetned,
Says not the story, the Prayers of the Church procured Peter's liberty? But say they be not always Delivered? yet it is good to get the Crosses mitigated, sanctified, sweetened,
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and something will be done if wee pray; doe this then or nothing:
and something will be done if we pray; do this then or nothing:
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perhaps you will excuse other negligences, you would visit your sicke neighbour, but you question, his disease, your welcome;
perhaps you will excuse other negligences, you would visit your sick neighbour, but you question, his disease, your welcome;
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you would relieue your poore neighbours, but you haue it not;
you would relieve your poor neighbours, but you have it not;
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why there is no Christian man but hee hath an interest in God, a spirit of prayer;
why there is no Christian man but he hath an Interest in God, a Spirit of prayer;
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lift vp a prayer for thy brethren, if thou canst doe nothing else, and this will doe thee and him good, prayer in this case for others, is a cleerer evidence of grace, then for our selues.
lift up a prayer for thy brothers, if thou Canst do nothing Else, and this will do thee and him good, prayer in this case for Others, is a clearer evidence of grace, then for our selves.
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Heere is comfort and encouragement, comfort for our selues, if members of the Church, if wee bleede with her,
Here is Comfort and encouragement, Comfort for our selves, if members of the Church, if we bleed with her,
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if we pray for her, if wee say, If I forget thee, O Ierusalem, then let my right hand forget her cunning:
if we pray for her, if we say, If I forget thee, Oh Ierusalem, then let my right hand forget her cunning:
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the comfort is great, wee haue that which Saint Paul thirsted for, the prayers of the Church;
the Comfort is great, we have that which Saint Paul thirsted for, the Prayers of the Church;
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and this is a priviledge worth ten worlds, and a comfort beyond all apprehension, when a man lookes round about him and can say, there is a towne, I haue some prayers there, there is another, I haue stocke going there,
and this is a privilege worth ten world's, and a Comfort beyond all apprehension, when a man looks round about him and can say, there is a town, I have Some Prayers there, there is Another, I have stock going there,
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nay in every shire, euery nation, some that bee enlarged when I am barren, some quickened when I am dull,
nay in every shire, every Nation, Some that be enlarged when I am barren, Some quickened when I am dull,
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and I am an adventurer in the Churches shippe, I haue a stocke in her treasure,
and I am an adventurer in the Churches ship, I have a stock in her treasure,
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and an interest in her prayers; this keepes the head aboue water, and preserues from sinking.
and an Interest in her Prayers; this keeps the head above water, and preserves from sinking.
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4. For encouragement, to pray for the Church, would Gods people enter into a holy league,
4. For encouragement, to pray for the Church, would God's people enter into a holy league,
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and tye themselues in their severall closets, to spend so much time weekely, or dayly in prayer,
and tie themselves in their several closets, to spend so much time weekly, or daily in prayer,
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for some particular person, or place, Church, or Nation; I wonder how they should misse;
for Some particular person, or place, Church, or nation; I wonder how they should miss;
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tell mee where ever the Churches ioynt prayers did ever mis-carry, or proue abortiue? in what place, in what case,
tell me where ever the Churches joint Prayers did ever miscarry, or prove abortive? in what place, in what case,
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for what people? prayers haue beene made for men out of the Church, and haue sped, witnesse Ninivie; for men in the Church (good men, bad men) and haue sped;
for what people? Prayers have been made for men out of the Church, and have sped, witness Nineveh; for men in the Church (good men, bad men) and have sped;
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prayers haue beene made by Land, and haue prevailed;
Prayers have been made by Land, and have prevailed;
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on the Seas by Ianah, and haue sped, they haue prevailed vnder the earth, in dens, and dungeons, and caues;
on the Seas by Ianah, and have sped, they have prevailed under the earth, in dens, and dungeons, and caves;
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prayers haue been made for sicke men and haue holpe them, for dying men, for poore men,
Prayers have been made for sick men and have help them, for dying men, for poor men,
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for captiues, for prisoners, and haue holpen; for men against persecution, against temptation, against sorrow, against beasts, against men, against divels:
for captives, for Prisoners, and have helped; for men against persecution, against temptation, against sorrow, against beasts, against men, against Devils:
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prayers haue beene omnipotent heretofore, why not now?
Prayers have been omnipotent heretofore, why not now?
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Ob. Why now, if we were as others, Gods hand (wee knowe) is not shortened, his eare not heavie;Ob. Why now, if we were as Others, God's hand (we know) is not shortened, his ear not heavy;
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but our sinnes, our crying ripe sinnes, hinder good things from vs?
but our Sins, our crying ripe Sins, hinder good things from us?
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Ans. Why therefore set against those sinnes by prayer, cast out your owne, cry downe other mens, out-cry them.Ans. Why Therefore Set against those Sins by prayer, cast out your own, cry down other men's, outcry them.
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Ob. Oh but they cry loud.Ob. O but they cry loud.
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Ans. Yet prayer hath the stronger voyce, the blood of Christ speakes better things then bloody sins, &c. Let Sodome yeeld ten holy men, and shee shall bee spared, let one Elijah stand vp for stiffe-necked Israell, Ans. Yet prayer hath the Stronger voice, the blood of christ speaks better things then bloody Sins, etc. Let Sodom yield ten holy men, and she shall be spared, let one Elijah stand up for Stiffnecked Israel,
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and one Amos plead for rebellious Iudah, and God will shew mercy.
and one Amos plead for rebellious Iudah, and God will show mercy.
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Ob. True indeed, if we had such as they, but our prayers are weake and faint.Ob. True indeed, if we had such as they, but our Prayers Are weak and faint.
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Ans. 1. They were men subiect to like passions. 2. The prayer of the righteous is prevailing.Ans. 1. They were men Subject to like passion. 2. The prayer of the righteous is prevailing.
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3. These here mentioned were new converts, yet prevailed with God for Peter. Ob. Oh but here the whole Church ioyned: 3. These Here mentioned were new converts, yet prevailed with God for Peter. Ob. O but Here the Whole Church joined:
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if all Israel might meete from Dan to Beersheba, there might be some hope. Ans. We may, and doe more then these might;
if all Israel might meet from Dan to Beersheba, there might be Some hope. Ans. We may, and do more then these might;
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1. we may meet in publique assemblies euery Sabbath: 2. these were but few that lived in the darke,
1. we may meet in public assemblies every Sabbath: 2. these were but few that lived in the dark,
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and met in the night, and in Hesters time in their severall families, and the whole State was then against the truth,
and met in the night, and in Hesters time in their several families, and the Whole State was then against the truth,
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and against the Scriptures, and all religion was disgraced; yet then they prevailed, much more we now.
and against the Scriptures, and all Religion was disgraced; yet then they prevailed, much more we now.
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Ob. But now it is too late, many Churches abroad be quite scattered, many men at home haue their backs and hearts quite broken, with wants, temptations, discouragements.Ob. But now it is too late, many Churches abroad be quite scattered, many men At home have their backs and hearts quite broken, with Wants, temptations, discouragements.
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Ans. Whilest God cals in his word, it is not too late, God is vsed to see men sinking before he sets in, their extremitie is his opportunitie;Ans. Whilst God calls in his word, it is not too late, God is used to see men sinking before he sets in, their extremity is his opportunity;
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when Peter is within one night of the sword, then is his time. Ob. But I haue waited, and see no successe?
when Peter is within one night of the sword, then is his time. Ob. But I have waited, and see no success?
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Answ. So did the Church, they pray for Peter this weeke, the next, and the next, the doores be still shut, the chaines be still on;Answer So did the Church, they pray for Peter this Week, the next, and the next, the doors be still shut, the chains be still on;
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well now they haue but one night more to waite, they waite that, but ere morning all is wonne:
well now they have but one night more to wait, they wait that, but ere morning all is won:
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If then we haue but one day, one night, one houre to spend;
If then we have but one day, one night, one hour to spend;
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hope, pray, waite, that day, that night, that houre, God will be seene in the mount:
hope, pray, wait, that day, that night, that hour, God will be seen in the mount:
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deliverance shall come if prayer goe on the errand; it ever was so, ever shall be so, dispute not but beleeue;
deliverance shall come if prayer go on the errand; it ever was so, ever shall be so, dispute not but believe;
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there is who prayes and speakes not, & there is too that speakes, who prayes not;
there is who prays and speaks not, & there is too that speaks, who prays not;
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if thou wilt pray, thou must open thy needs to God, as thy Father, through Christ, God-man as thy Mediatour, from God the holy Ghost,
if thou wilt pray, thou must open thy needs to God, as thy Father, through christ, God-man as thy Mediator, from God the holy Ghost,
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as the inditer of thy prayers:
as the inditer of thy Prayers:
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if thou wilt pray, thy heart must be 1. emptied of purposes of sinne: 2. broken: 3. purged from guile by faith;
if thou wilt pray, thy heart must be 1. emptied of Purposes of sin: 2. broken: 3. purged from guile by faith;
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which faith must then worke, before thou beginnest; say with David, I will call, and God will answer mee;
which faith must then work, before thou beginnest; say with David, I will call, and God will answer me;
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and when thou hast done, conclude, I haue spoken, and shall in due time and manner be answered;
and when thou hast done, conclude, I have spoken, and shall in due time and manner be answered;
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thus doe, and be sure that thou neither begin nor end a lawfull petition (of such onely we speake) before thou art aware, let faith enter thy sute,
thus do, and be sure that thou neither begin nor end a lawful petition (of such only we speak) before thou art aware, let faith enter thy suit,
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and end, and subscribe it, and thou prevailest. Now to particulars.
and end, and subscribe it, and thou prevailest. Now to particulars.
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How findes the Angell Peter? Sure he cannot sleepe this night, being vpon his life to morrow,How finds the Angel Peter? Sure he cannot sleep this night, being upon his life to morrow,
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and in all likelihood knowing of it by the Church, howsoever, not sure of life one day to an end,
and in all likelihood knowing of it by the Church, howsoever, not sure of life one day to an end,
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but like enough to be sent for at an houres warning, as Iohn Baptists head was.
but like enough to be sent for At an hours warning, as John Baptists head was.
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Notwithstanding all this, Peter sleeps as soundly as ever in his life, and wakes without terrour;
Notwithstanding all this, Peter sleeps as soundly as ever in his life, and wakes without terror;
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whence was this, from corruption? no;
whence was this, from corruption? no;
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from naturall courage? no, when Peter was younger, and therefore naturally bolder, he was a distard:
from natural courage? no, when Peter was younger, and Therefore naturally bolder, he was a distard:
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whence then? consider the reasons before, and it will be found, that it was from speciall comfort and confidence in God, which comfort most attends prisons and persecutions:
whence then? Consider the Reasons before, and it will be found, that it was from special Comfort and confidence in God, which Comfort most attends prisons and persecutions:
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here see the strength of spirituall peace and comfort.
Here see the strength of spiritual peace and Comfort.
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The Lord hath comforts for his children, that will quiet and support them in any feares & straits, his consolations will make a man sleepe without a bed; liue almost without a soule:
The Lord hath comforts for his children, that will quiet and support them in any fears & straits, his consolations will make a man sleep without a Bed; live almost without a soul:
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They will make one bold in danger, quiet in trouble, liue in the iawes of death:
They will make one bold in danger, quiet in trouble, live in the Jaws of death:
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The ioy of the Lord is strong, saith Nehemiah, strong indeed that will carry a man over all: The joy of the Lord is strong, Says Nehemiah, strong indeed that will carry a man over all:
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Peter had a strong heart, that can thus sleepe, thus wake, that can looke vpon Chaines, vpon Prisons, vpon Tyrants, vpon Torments, vpon Angels; (good and bad) and never breake his sleepe for the matter.Peter had a strong heart, that can thus sleep, thus wake, that can look upon Chains, upon Prisons, upon Tyrants, upon Torments, upon Angels; (good and bad) and never break his sleep for the matter.
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Pauls ioyes were strong, that made him sing in the stockes: Davids saith strong, that made him say, I will lye downe and sleepe, I will not feare though ten thousand rise vp against me: Paul's Joys were strong, that made him sing in the stocks: Davids Says strong, that made him say, I will lie down and sleep, I will not Fear though ten thousand rise up against me:
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those were strong and strange ioyes that supported Dauid in all his feares, and made him say, In the multitude of my thoughts, thy comforts glad my soule:
those were strong and strange Joys that supported David in all his fears, and made him say, In the multitude of my thoughts, thy comforts glad my soul:
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Those strong that triumphed over, rackings, mockings, scourgings, &c. as in the eleventh to the Hebrewes.
Those strong that triumphed over, rackings, mockings, scourgings, etc. as in the eleventh to the Hebrews.
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Quest. But whence comes their strength? Because they be Gods ioyes, the ioyes of the Spirit, derived immediately from the fountaine; Quest. But whence comes their strength? Because they be God's Joys, the Joys of the Spirit, derived immediately from the fountain;
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and things be purest and strongest there.
and things be Purest and Strongest there.
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2. Because spirituall, for as spirits are more actine and powerfull then bodies, so spirituall things then bodily and naturall.
2. Because spiritual, for as spirits Are more actine and powerful then bodies, so spiritual things then bodily and natural.
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3. These ioyes are most certaine and durable, these overcome and out-liue all crosses, and all other comforts.
3. These Joys Are most certain and durable, these overcome and outlive all Crosses, and all other comforts.
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4. They are al-sufficient, and borrow no helpe from creatures:
4. They Are All-sufficient, and borrow no help from creatures:
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Nature and Art worke with instruments, and by meanes, they cannot support without meate, strengthen without sleepe, giue sleepe without warmth,
Nature and Art work with Instruments, and by means, they cannot support without meat, strengthen without sleep, give sleep without warmth,
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nor warmth without a bed, &c. But God can beyond meanes, without means, work comfort, make one see in the darke, liue in death.
nor warmth without a Bed, etc. But God can beyond means, without means, work Comfort, make one see in the dark, live in death.
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Quest. But what be these comforts of God? Quest. But what be these comforts of God?
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Ans. Precious promises applyed by God in due season, and brought home to the heart, which reviue the spirits more then any balme;Ans. Precious promises applied by God in due season, and brought home to the heart, which revive the spirits more then any balm;
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and these promises come thicke vpon Peter now: He thinketh, hath not God said;
and these promises come thick upon Peter now: He Thinketh, hath not God said;
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that the fighing of prisoners comes to him, that he bottles vp all our teares, that we should cast our care vpon him,
that the sighing of Prisoners comes to him, that he bottles up all our tears, that we should cast our care upon him,
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and he will care for vs, that in six and seven troubles, they shall not come neare me, that in fire and water he will he with me, & did not I heare my Saviour say, Blessed are they that are per secuted for righteousnesse sake; and he will care for us, that in six and seven Troubles, they shall not come near me, that in fire and water he will he with me, & did not I hear my Saviour say, Blessed Are they that Are per secuted for righteousness sake;
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reade not I how David said, I will lie downe and steepe, and therefore I will doe so too.
read not I how David said, I will lie down and steep, and Therefore I will do so too.
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2. Strengthening graces, God poures the spirit of faith, patience, power, courage, into his, in due time;
2. Strengthening graces, God pours the Spirit of faith, patience, power, courage, into his, in due time;
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and they raise the heart, as wine the fainting spirits; every saving grace is healing, is strengthening.
and they raise the heart, as wine the fainting spirits; every Saving grace is healing, is strengthening.
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3. Hourely experience of Gods care and providence; dence;
3. Hourly experience of God's care and providence; dence;
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and a childe never sees the loue of his mother so much as when he is sicke, so Gods children, &c.
and a child never sees the love of his mother so much as when he is sick, so God's children, etc.
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Now that makes them plucke vp their feete with Iacob, and say with Paul, I know whom I haue trusted;
Now that makes them pluck up their feet with Iacob, and say with Paul, I know whom I have trusted;
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and with the Church, Thou wilt guide vs to death; and after (as David addes) receiue to glory.
and with the Church, Thou wilt guide us to death; and After (as David adds) receive to glory.
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4. Speciall peace of conscience, and ioy of the holy Ghost, by new expressions of Gods fauour, and ravishments of heaven:
4. Special peace of conscience, and joy of the holy Ghost, by new expressions of God's favour, and ravishments of heaven:
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then God opens heaven, and they see their life and crowne, and so are carried over all.
then God Opens heaven, and they see their life and crown, and so Are carried over all.
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Quest. When doth God thus comfort his? Quest. When does God thus Comfort his?
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Ans. When they most need it, as then the mother brings out her preserues, when the childe is sicke:Ans. When they most need it, as then the mother brings out her preserves, when the child is sick:
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first, when they be most humbled and emptie of themselues; therefore after greatest humiliations come greatest consolations, as Dauid, Abraham, and others ever found.
First, when they be most humbled and empty of themselves; Therefore After greatest humiliations come greatest consolations, as David, Abraham, and Others ever found.
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2. But specially in the day of tryall and persecution, the more the Devill bestirres him, the more God bestirres him:
2. But specially in the day of trial and persecution, the more the devil bestirs him, the more God bestirs him:
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thus the sweetest nights that ever Iacob spent were in the field, and so for Peter; and when had David those large affections to rise at midnight,
thus the Sweetest nights that ever Iacob spent were in the field, and so for Peter; and when had David those large affections to rise At midnight,
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when was the Word so swcete, but when his troubles were bitter? The Vse is double, 1. get these comforts, we get aqua vitae ready against qualmes; Bezoar-stone, and cordials against fits:
when was the Word so swcete, but when his Troubles were bitter? The Use is double, 1. get these comforts, we get aqua vitae ready against qualms; Bezoar-stone, and cordials against fits:
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but the cordials that helpe all, is the holy Ghost, the Comforter; Art is blind, and often posed;
but the cordials that help all, is the holy Ghost, the Comforter; Art is blind, and often posed;
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Nature weake, and often foyled; (like a bow that must not be drawne beyond compasse) onely grace and spirituall comfort is invincible:
Nature weak, and often foiled; (like a bow that must not be drawn beyond compass) only grace and spiritual Comfort is invincible:
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get this, and you may sleepe in a dungeon, liue in the darke, want all, and yet haue all;
get this, and you may sleep in a dungeon, live in the dark, want all, and yet have all;
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want these, and a flea may breake your sleepe; and a hand-writing dash your mirth in the midst of all friends.
want these, and a flay may break your sleep; and a handwriting dash your mirth in the midst of all Friends.
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2. Let such as haue spirituall hearts thus affected, stay themselues here; feare not povertie, there be comforts beyond the paine of famine;
2. Let such as have spiritual hearts thus affected, stay themselves Here; Fear not poverty, there be comforts beyond the pain of famine;
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feare not sicknesse, there be comforts beyond all fits of sicknesse:
Fear not sickness, there be comforts beyond all fits of sickness:
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feare not death, feare not chaines, feare not any thing that you can or shall suffer:
Fear not death, Fear not chains, Fear not any thing that you can or shall suffer:
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Not any thing? Why, a man is subiect to racking, to burning, &c. yet feare not,
Not any thing? Why, a man is Subject to racking, to burning, etc. yet Fear not,
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and why? the Lord hath comfort in all, and aboue all tribulations: when he cals a Saul to a crowne, he makes him another man:
and why? the Lord hath Comfort in all, and above all tribulations: when he calls a Saul to a crown, he makes him Another man:
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so when he cals a man to a chaine, Peter is not the man in prison he was out of prison;
so when he calls a man to a chain, Peter is not the man in prison he was out of prison;
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at the first he was fearefull of a wenches word, after he was willing, yet flesh hung backe, Iohn the last Chapter, vers.
At the First he was fearful of a Wenches word, After he was willing, yet Flesh hung back, John the last Chapter, vers.
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18. But when put vpon it, heare his voyce, see his face, he can be as quiet, 18. But when put upon it, hear his voice, see his face, he can be as quiet,
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as comfortable, as well in prison as ever. Ob. Oh but I finde my selfe afraid of words?
as comfortable, as well in prison as ever. Ob. O but I find my self afraid of words?
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Ans. So was Peter at first. Ob. Oh but, saith our Saviour, beware of men. Ans. No man so malicious as God is mercifull, so perilous as God is pitifull.Ans. So was Peter At First. Ob. O but, Says our Saviour, beware of men. Ans. No man so malicious as God is merciful, so perilous as God is pitiful.
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Oh but say we liued where we should lie in cold irons, in the darke, bee halfe pined, starved;
O but say we lived where we should lie in cold irons, in the dark, be half pined, starved;
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who can beare these? Peter can, any can, when God cals them to it. O but say we were put to the fiery tryall, flames are intolerable and mercilesse.
who can bear these? Peter can, any can, when God calls them to it. Oh but say we were put to the fiery trial, flames Are intolerable and merciless.
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O but flames are in Gods hands, Daniel 3. Chapter: againe, Martyrs haue had more comfort there, then in all their liues before.
O but flames Are in God's hands, daniel 3. Chapter: again, Martyrs have had more Comfort there, then in all their lives before.
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Oh but some of them haue cryed out of paines:
O but Some of them have cried out of pains:
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And doe not men so who die in their beds too? but God hath borne them through these, and made them amends.
And do not men so who die in their Beds too? but God hath born them through these, and made them amends.
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O get then inward strength, and that will overcome all feares, all torments;
Oh get then inward strength, and that will overcome all fears, all torments;
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conclude wee with that good Martyr, if God call ever any of his to any such sufferings, hee will either weaken the flame or strengthen their faith;
conclude we with that good Martyr, if God call ever any of his to any such sufferings, he will either weaken the flame or strengthen their faith;
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hee hath promised (that, which let vs liue and die in; to wit) that he will not tempt beyond strength:
he hath promised (that, which let us live and die in; to wit) that he will not tempt beyond strength:
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And hee is able to doe exceeding aboundantly aboue all that wee can speake or thinke. And he is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can speak or think.
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Assure your selues, the scare of persecution is more then persecution it selse; Assure your selves, the scare of persecution is more then persecution it selse;
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therefore I speake to your feares, for there is none (through Gods mercie) with vs I am sure to bee felt (I thinke) to bee feared.
Therefore I speak to your fears, for there is none (through God's mercy) with us I am sure to be felt (I think) to be feared.
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The same night, &c. That the Lord doth often hold his people long in suspence, for those things which hee meanes to giue them;The same night, etc. That the Lord does often hold his people long in suspense, for those things which he means to give them;
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hee is to our seeming slow, but sure; sure, but slow; thus hee was as good as his word to Abraham, hee gaue him a sonne,
he is to our seeming slow, but sure; sure, but slow; thus he was as good as his word to Abraham, he gave him a son,
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but hee held him off to the last houre;
but he held him off to the last hour;
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hee kept touch with his posterity, brought them out of Egypt, but he deferred it till the last day;
he kept touch with his posterity, brought them out of Egypt, but he deferred it till the last day;
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his bond was almost forfeited, yet he paid it before the Sunset, Exod. 12.17.41. Thus Ioseph was long in prison, yet at the appointed time brought forth;
his bound was almost forfeited, yet he paid it before the Sunset, Exod 12.17.41. Thus Ioseph was long in prison, yet At the appointed time brought forth;
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and Israel long in captiuity, prayers were made, and yet Daniel could heare no answere till night was vpon him; and Israel long in captivity, Prayers were made, and yet daniel could hear no answer till night was upon him;
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Iacob wrestles till day, &c. so also the woman of Canaan, Matt. 15, and the Church heere: Iacob wrestles till day, etc. so also the woman of Canaan, Matt. 15, and the Church Here:
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in all which places wee see, that God is mindfull of his day. 2. That hee deferres sometime till the last houre be running.
in all which places we see, that God is mindful of his day. 2. That he defers sometime till the last hour be running.
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The reason of this delay is manifold. 1. God would turne our eyes backward, and make vs say;
The reason of this Delay is manifold. 1. God would turn our eyes backward, and make us say;
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O it is iust God should deferre me, I haue deferred him; hee called and I would not heare;
Oh it is just God should defer me, I have deferred him; he called and I would not hear;
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prayed me againe, againe, and againe, and I would not answer; therefore it is equall I should call and cry, and not be heard.
prayed me again, again, and again, and I would not answer; Therefore it is equal I should call and cry, and not be herd.
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2. God hereby would sharpen our prayers for the present, therefore hee seemes deafe, because we should speake out;
2. God hereby would sharpen our Prayers for the present, Therefore he seems deaf, Because we should speak out;
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therfore slow, because we should be earnest; thus Daniel interprets it:
Therefore slow, Because we should be earnest; thus daniel interprets it:
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God deferres him, this is (saith hee) but to try me, therefore he spits vpon his hands, and takes better hold;
God defers him, this is (Says he) but to try me, Therefore he spits upon his hands, and Takes better hold;
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O Lord forgiue, saith hee, O Lord heare, O Lord open, and poures so many petitions,
Oh Lord forgive, Says he, Oh Lord hear, Oh Lord open, and pours so many petitions,
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and arguments vpon God, that there is no resistance;
and Arguments upon God, that there is no resistance;
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thus Iacob, he sees the day comming vpon him, and he had made nothing of it all night,
thus Iacob, he sees the day coming upon him, and he had made nothing of it all night,
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and therefore now he sets to it, Goe, saith hee, I will not let thee goe without a blessing.
and Therefore now he sets to it, Go, Says he, I will not let thee go without a blessing.
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3. Hereby hee prepares vs for the future receiuing of his comforts;
3. Hereby he prepares us for the future receiving of his comforts;
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thus he humbles vs, thus he enlargeth vs, thus fits vs for thankfulnesse, the more blessings cost vs, the better we will prise them, and prayse God for them:
thus he humbles us, thus he enlarges us, thus fits us for thankfulness, the more blessings cost us, the better we will prize them, and praise God for them:
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adde to this, that these repulses driue vs to further searches, as the Israelites at Ai, and Gibeah.
add to this, that these repulses driven us to further Searches, as the Israelites At Ai, and Gibeah.
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Doth the Lord thus long deferre sometime his intended comforts and answers? Let's know the courses of his providence, and wait vpon him: behold the husbandman waits;
Does the Lord thus long defer sometime his intended comforts and answers? Let's know the courses of his providence, and wait upon him: behold the husbandman waits;
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when he hath sowne his seede, he doth not looke to reape and sow all in a day, his Corne is first buried,
when he hath sown his seed, he does not look to reap and sow all in a day, his Corn is First buried,
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yea it dies, yea it growes downeward, before it comes vpward, and when it is vp, receiues many a snib and checke,
yea it die, yea it grows downward, before it comes upward, and when it is up, receives many a snib and check,
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yet he waites? And why? because he hath experience: so must wee, when we haue sowne our seed;
yet he waits? And why? Because he hath experience: so must we, when we have sown our seed;
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say we bury our prayers, say to our seeming they die, say they grow downeward, backward, say all things seeme to be worse after prayer with vs then before, yet waite;
say we bury our Prayers, say to our seeming they die, say they grow downward, backward, say all things seem to be Worse After prayer with us then before, yet wait;
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why, we haue experience of our owne and other mens successe, never did men sow this seed,
why, we have experience of our own and other men's success, never did men sow this seed,
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but they had a croppe, though a late harvest, yet a harvest. Ob. Oh but I haue prayed exceeding long.
but they had a crop, though a late harvest, yet a harvest. Ob. O but I have prayed exceeding long.
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Ans. How long? Isaack prayed twentie yeares for a childe, before he sped, Abraham thirtie; before he sped;Ans. How long? Isaac prayed twentie Years for a child, before he sped, Abraham thirtie; before he sped;
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Abrahams posteritie were foure hundred yeares in captivitie, before they were delivered;Abrahams posterity were foure hundred Years in captivity, before they were Delivered;
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the Church thirsted for Christ, one thousand, two thousand, three thousand yeares, before they had him:
the Church thirsted for christ, one thousand, two thousand, three thousand Years, before they had him:
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How many thousands, hundreds, scores of yeares, hast thou waited? Ob. O but I haue tryed all my friends, vsed all meanes, prayed my selfe,
How many thousands, hundreds, scores of Years, hast thou waited? Ob. Oh but I have tried all my Friends, used all means, prayed my self,
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and got others to speake too, and yet no helpe?
and god Others to speak too, and yet no help?
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Ans. And might not Peter say as much? not a Christian in Ierusalem, but had spoken,Ans. And might not Peter say as much? not a Christian in Ierusalem, but had spoken,
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and spoken often, and yet he stickes.
and spoken often, and yet he sticks.
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Ob. O but matters with me are worse and worse, the more I pray against povertie, the poorer I am;Ob. Oh but matters with me Are Worse and Worse, the more I pray against poverty, the Poorer I am;
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the more I pray for patience, the worse I am; the more I pray for faith, the lesse I haue;
the more I pray for patience, the Worse I am; the more I pray for faith, the less I have;
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the more I pray against passions and temptations, the more they flie in my face.
the more I pray against passion and temptations, the more they fly in my face.
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Ans. Is not this as we sayd, that the corne must goe backeward, before it come forward;Ans. Is not this as we said, that the corn must go backward, before it come forward;
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was it not so with Abraham and Sarah, the longer they prayed the elder they waxed, and so vnfitter for issue.
was it not so with Abraham and Sarah, the longer they prayed the elder they waxed, and so unfitter for issue.
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Ob. O but my sinnes grow stronger by prayer. Ans. Not so, thou feelest it more then before;Ob. Oh but my Sins grow Stronger by prayer. Ans. Not so, thou Feel it more then before;
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it is not because sinne is stronger, but thou sounder; againe, these motions of sinne, be not motions of life, but symptoms of death;
it is not Because sin is Stronger, but thou sounder; again, these motions of sin, be not motions of life, but symptoms of death;
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as the fowle struggles, and sprunts most when the head is off: the panges of death be now vpon thy lusts, take comfort.
as the fowl struggles, and sprunts most when the head is off: the pangs of death be now upon thy Lustiest, take Comfort.
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Ob. O but now your comforts come too late, the date is out for me.Ob. Oh but now your comforts come too late, the date is out for me.
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Ans. Why? hath God sayd pray no more, as to Ieremie, hath he stopt thy mouth? so long as God saith, pray;Ans. Why? hath God said pray no more, as to Ieremie, hath he stopped thy Mouth? so long as God Says, pray;
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so long as the spirit within thee saith, pray; so long as Gods people haue hearts to pray;
so long as the Spirit within thee Says, pray; so long as God's people have hearts to pray;
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never say it is too late to pray:
never say it is too late to pray:
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if Peter be out by midnight, or by day-breake, it is as well as if he had beene out a moneth before.
if Peter be out by midnight, or by daybreak, it is as well as if he had been out a Monn before.
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Ob. O but delayes breakes the heart.Ob. Oh but delays breaks the heart.
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Ans. But note the end of delayes, they are never to deny or frustrate, but to fit, and to quicken:Ans. But note the end of delays, they Are never to deny or frustrate, but to fit, and to quicken:
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make these vses of delayes, and then if thy sute be not honest, never begin it;
make these uses of delays, and then if thy suit be not honest, never begin it;
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if it be, never leaue it: learne of husband men, when they pull downe a tree, or list at some blocke,
if it be, never leave it: Learn of husband men, when they pull down a tree, or list At Some block,
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if they cannot stirre it, they call in helpe, if it come not at the first pull, they pull againe, if not then, ha, againe;
if they cannot stir it, they call in help, if it come not At the First pull, they pull again, if not then, would, again;
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if not then, ha, once more; at last they feele it comming, and then it comes amaine:
if not then, would, once more; At last they feel it coming, and then it comes amain:
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learne of Elijah, hee prayed for raine, having prayed lookes about him, nothing comes; he prayed againe, nothing comes; hee prayed againe, nothing comes;
Learn of Elijah, he prayed for rain, having prayed looks about him, nothing comes; he prayed again, nothing comes; he prayed again, nothing comes;
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at length, O Master (saith his servant) I see a cloud, but it is but little;
At length, Oh Master (Says his servant) I see a cloud, but it is but little;
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Is it a cloud? then once more to it, and by and by the heavens were masked with cloudes:
Is it a cloud? then once more to it, and by and by the heavens were masked with Clouds:
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learne of these men, Peter stickes in the dungeon, one lifts, he cannot stirre him;
Learn of these men, Peter sticks in the dungeon, one lifts, he cannot stir him;
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try you (saith he) to a second, to a third, try a fourth, a fist;
try you (Says he) to a second, to a third, try a fourth, a fist;
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at length heaven stirres, the chaines stirre, and Peter comes in amongst them: learne of Christ himselfe;
At length heaven stirs, the chains stir, and Peter comes in among them: Learn of christ himself;
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the widdow dealt with a Iudge, not a Father; a bad Iudge, shee was alone, a simple Orator, yet she prevailes:
the widow dealt with a Judge, not a Father; a bad Judge, she was alone, a simple Orator, yet she prevails:
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learne of beggers, they haue no command, no promise, no acquaintance, no Art; and yet will stand it out;
Learn of beggars, they have no command, no promise, no acquaintance, no Art; and yet will stand it out;
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the master chides, the begger stands it out; the dame chides, he stands still; the servants come, and say they dare not serue him;
the master chides, the beggar Stands it out; the dame chides, he Stands still; the Servants come, and say they Dare not serve him;
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the children say we must not, and yet he will not away.
the children say we must not, and yet he will not away.
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O Lord, helpe our faith, how weake be we, if having precept, promise, kindred, Gods servants, Gods Sonne on our sides, we will be put off with a delay:
O Lord, help our faith, how weak be we, if having precept, promise, kindred, God's Servants, God's Son on our sides, we will be put off with a Delay:
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well (as I said) so long as a night, an houre, a minute, is left, pray;
well (as I said) so long as a night, an hour, a minute, is left, pray;
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one night may compasse that which an hundred before could not. It followeth, An Angell, &c. The Lord hath ever meanes at hand for his servants, comfort and deliverance, if set on worke;
one night may compass that which an hundred before could not. It follows, an Angel, etc. The Lord hath ever means At hand for his Servants, Comfort and deliverance, if Set on work;
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well might Peter say, The Lord knoweth how to deliuer his, &c. He is never at a stand,
well might Peter say, The Lord Knoweth how to deliver his, etc. He is never At a stand,
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if they know how to pray, he knoweth how to comfort. In himselfe he is al-sufficient, infinite in wisedome, to invent meanes; in power, to act them;
if they know how to pray, he Knoweth how to Comfort. In himself he is All-sufficient, infinite in Wisdom, to invent means; in power, to act them;
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and if need be, to create more. 2. He is the Lord of Hoasts, the Lord of every creature;
and if need be, to create more. 2. He is the Lord of Hosts, the Lord of every creature;
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if our worke lie in the Seas, he is Lord of the Seas;
if our work lie in the Seas, he is Lord of the Seas;
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if on the Land, he is Lord there, if in Prison he beareth the keyes of every Gaole;
if on the Land, he is Lord there, if in Prison he bears the keys of every Gaol;
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if heavens can helpe vs, he commands them; if winds, if beafts, if friends, if strangers, if foes, if Angels;
if heavens can help us, he commands them; if winds, if beafts, if Friends, if Strangers, if foes, if Angels;
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the Lord hath the command of all persons, things, and places.
the Lord hath the command of all Persons, things, and places.
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For comfort, roule thy selfe vpon God, cast thy care vpon him, he will bring it to passe;
For Comfort, roll thy self upon God, cast thy care upon him, he will bring it to pass;
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is thy burden, povertie? cast it vpon him, and he will helpe it;
is thy burden, poverty? cast it upon him, and he will help it;
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is it sinne, feare, sorrow, whatsoever it be, he can beare it, and discharge thee?
is it sin, Fear, sorrow, whatsoever it be, he can bear it, and discharge thee?
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Oh but I see no meanes, I owe so much; so many in my familie, and no meanes.
O but I see no means, I owe so much; so many in my family, and no means.
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This is as if they should haue said, If we had a friend in the Court, to moue Herod; if a friend in the Watch, to bribe him;
This is as if they should have said, If we had a friend in the Court, to move Herod; if a friend in the Watch, to bribe him;
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if in the prison, to see him; then something might be done, but now all meanes faile vs. No, no:
if in the prison, to see him; then something might be done, but now all means fail us No, no:
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God hath meanes beyond our sight, if men cannot doe it, Angels can and shall: and if no man will pay the Widdowes debt, God will:
God hath means beyond our sighed, if men cannot do it, Angels can and shall: and if no man will pay the Widow's debt, God will:
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if no body else will feede Eliah, the Ravens shall: what doe wee talke of meanes? all meanes are shut vp in God.
if no body Else will feed Elijah, the Ravens shall: what do we talk of means? all means Are shut up in God.
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Ob. O but my case is desperate, it is not possible to helpe me. Ans. Now we shall haue a tale of impossibilities: And why not possible;Ob. Oh but my case is desperate, it is not possible to help me. Ans. Now we shall have a tale of impossibilities: And why not possible;
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shall any thing be impossible to God? Ob. O but there be an hundred blockes in my way.
shall any thing be impossible to God? Ob. Oh but there be an hundred blocks in my Way.
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Ans. But what is in his way, that makes his way through the seas, stones, wood, iron,Ans. But what is in his Way, that makes his Way through the Seas, stones, wood, iron,
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& c? goe to the prison, there is a blocke, a guard; passe that guard, there is a blocke, a doore;
& c? go to the prison, there is a block, a guard; pass that guard, there is a block, a door;
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passe the doore, there is another, a chaine; passe the chaine, there is another, an iron gate.
pass the door, there is Another, a chain; pass the chain, there is Another, an iron gate.
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O but what of this, if they can breake through all hinderances of vnbeliefe, discouragements to prayer:
O but what of this, if they can break through all hindrances of unbelief, discouragements to prayer:
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God will breake thorow these and a thousand more, to their comfort. O but God workes no wonders now.
God will break thorough these and a thousand more, to their Comfort. O but God works no wonders now.
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No? his Name is wonderfull still; No? his Name is wonderful still;
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his power as great as ever, his wisedome as deepe as ever, his promises as good, his loue as much to his as ever, our need as much, our interest as good, our Saviour as good; all things stand as before:
his power as great as ever, his Wisdom as deep as ever, his promises as good, his love as much to his as ever, our need as much, our Interest as good, our Saviour as good; all things stand as before:
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if wee can vse former meanes, we shall finde former successe, and God will doe abundantly aboue all that we can speake or thinke:
if we can use former means, we shall find former success, and God will do abundantly above all that we can speak or think:
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wee haue the Lords promise for this, Ephesians 3.20. and Esay 42.16. I will make darke light, and crookednesse straight:
we have the lords promise for this, Ephesians 3.20. and Isaiah 42.16. I will make dark Light, and crookedness straight:
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wee haue had our owne experience, let any man that hath had any acquaintance with God and this holy dutie, tell me when prayers were not succes-full;
we have had our own experience, let any man that hath had any acquaintance with God and this holy duty, tell me when Prayers were not successful;
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when didst thou ever speake to thy heavenly Father, but he did answere thee with some ease, some comfort? When didst thou ever pray,
when didst thou ever speak to thy heavenly Father, but he did answer thee with Some ease, Some Comfort? When didst thou ever pray,
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but thy heart was thereby somewhat lightened? and if thou canst not but say with David, in the same day I asked, I was thus far answered, That my heart was strengthened, Ps. 139.3.
but thy heart was thereby somewhat lightened? and if thou Canst not but say with David, in the same day I asked, I was thus Far answered, That my heart was strengthened, Ps. 139.3.
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doe not faile to conclude with David, Though I walke in the midst of troubles,
do not fail to conclude with David, Though I walk in the midst of Troubles,
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yet (vpon prayer) I shall be revived, 7. and God will perfect his mercies in me for ever, 8.yet (upon prayer) I shall be revived, 7. and God will perfect his Mercies in me for ever, 8.
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Thus wee haue dispatcht some meditations: more we haue, but they must be onely named; as 1. Herod would, but could not bring forth Peter, to tryall and execution:
Thus we have dispatched Some meditations: more we have, but they must be only nam; as 1. Herod would, but could not bring forth Peter, to trial and execution:
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men be but men, and must doe as they may;
men be but men, and must do as they may;
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for what they would doe against the Church, nor they, nor all the Divells in hell can doe. 2. The Lord can giue sleepe and peace in any place, at any time, in any company. 3. Gods best servants and messengers, are sometimes yoaked with vilest offenders, &c. 4. Gods best creatures are the Churches servants:
for what they would do against the Church, nor they, nor all the Devils in hell can do. 2. The Lord can give sleep and peace in any place, At any time, in any company. 3. God's best Servants and messengers, Are sometime yoked with Vilest offenders, etc. 4. God's best creatures Are the Churches Servants:
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Angels. 5. Lastly, the Lord can quickly shake his out of their chaines, rags, feares, fetters, &c. But what doe I meane thus to exceede:
Angels. 5. Lastly, the Lord can quickly shake his out of their chains, rags, fears, fetters, etc. But what do I mean thus to exceed:
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Brethren I would faine haue you more thirstie of your time, doe you not waste it (as others doe) in idle impertinencies, much lesse in surveying States and Kingdomes;
Brothers I would feign have you more thirsty of your time, do you not waste it (as Others do) in idle Impertinencies, much less in surveying States and Kingdoms;
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It is not for vs to sit vpon Crownes and thrones, and to turne Statesmen;
It is not for us to fit upon Crowns and thrones, and to turn Statesmen;
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it is for vs to be thankefull where God blesses, and to be prayerfull when the Church labours;
it is for us to be thankful where God Blesses, and to be prayerful when the Church labours;
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to this end I haue sayd thus much;
to this end I have said thus much;
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to perswade you to the practice of what you know, now your turne follows, lets see what will be done,
to persuade you to the practice of what you know, now your turn follows, lets see what will be done,
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and how well you will improue time, in speaking to God; rather then to, or of men. (∵) FINIS.
and how well you will improve time, in speaking to God; rather then to, or of men. (∵) FINIS.
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