A Speciall duetie required in a Minister of the Gospel, is to apply himselfe in his teaching to the present time and occasion, in handling such poyntes of doctrine,
A Special duty required in a Minister of the Gospel, is to apply himself in his teaching to the present time and occasion, in handling such points of Doctrine,
1 The foote or conclusion of a Commission graunted by Artashashte the Persian Monarch to Ezra the Priest, for the stablishing of Religion, and punishing of offenders.
1 The foot or conclusion of a Commission granted by Artaxerxes the Persian Monarch to Ezra the Priest, for the establishing of Religion, and punishing of offenders.
and no doubt recorded by the holy Ghost, to be an example and mouing president to all Christian Princes, to looke vnto this poynt as a principall dutie required at their hands of the Lord, by whom they raigne,
and no doubt recorded by the holy Ghost, to be an Exampl and moving president to all Christian Princes, to look unto this point as a principal duty required At their hands of the Lord, by whom they Reign,
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Iosua being commaunded to obserue and do according to all written in Gods law, was promised thereby to haue his way prosperous, and thereby to haue good successe.
Iosua being commanded to observe and do according to all written in God's law, was promised thereby to have his Way prosperous, and thereby to have good success.
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and will build thee a sure house, as I did to Dauid, and will giue Israel to thee. So as all this prosperitie to him and to his seede, was ptomised vnder this condition, of practising the Statutes & Commaundements of God.
and will built thee a sure house, as I did to David, and will give Israel to thee. So as all this Prosperity to him and to his seed, was ptomised under this condition, of practising the Statutes & commandments of God.
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and the neglect thereof hath been so fearefully punished, these can not be but strong and powerfull motiues to perswade euery one, to the true care and practise therof:
and the neglect thereof hath been so fearfully punished, these can not be but strong and powerful motives to persuade every one, to the true care and practise thereof:
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But it is commonly graunted of all that haue any sparke of true religion, that Gods honour in the establishing of his worship, is to be sought and put in practise;
But it is commonly granted of all that have any spark of true Religion, that God's honour in the establishing of his worship, is to be sought and put in practice;
as appeareth in the 4. of Exodus. But if we obserue the order of our text, we shal finde that this, being set in the first place, teacheth vs that it should be the first care and practise of all worthy and Christian Princes,
as appears in the 4. of Exodus. But if we observe the order of our text, we shall find that this, being Set in the First place, Teaches us that it should be the First care and practice of all worthy and Christian Princes,
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Vnto this also agreeth that cōmaundement of our sauiour Christ Mat. 6. First seeke the kingdome of God. &c. This therfore being Gods order & commandement, must of necessitie be our practise;
Unto this also agreeth that Commandment of our Saviour christ Mathew 6. First seek the Kingdom of God. etc. This Therefore being God's order & Commandment, must of necessity be our practice;
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whereto also we are prouoked, specially Kings & Princes, that are Gods Leiutenants vpon earth, by many famous & memorable examples recorded in the holy Scripture.
whereto also we Are provoked, specially Kings & Princes, that Are God's Lieutenants upon earth, by many famous & memorable Examples recorded in the holy Scripture.
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Gideon being appoynted of the Lord the deliuerer of his people from the Midianites, the first Commaundement he receiued, which he also first put in practise, was to destroy the Alter of Baal. 1. Chr. 29.3. Hezechia the first yeere and first moneth of his raigne, ope•ed the Temple dores.
gideon being appointed of the Lord the deliverer of his people from the midianites, the First Commandment he received, which he also First put in practice, was to destroy the Altar of Baal. 1. Christ 29.3. Hezekiah the First year and First Monn of his Reign, ope•ed the Temple doors.
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Read the prophesie of Esay made almost 200. yeere before of him, that he should be the restorer of the Iewes; in that fyrst yeere performed that famous worke of sending those Captiues home, one giuing order for the building of the Temple.
Read the prophesy of Isaiah made almost 200. year before of him, that he should be the restorer of the Iewes; in that fyrst year performed that famous work of sending those Captives home, one giving order for the building of the Temple.
but will euer be as sweete perfume in the house of God, who • … ing at the entrance into her kingdome, the Church defaced, the whole forme of Gods worship corrupted idolatrie practised, the true preaching of Gods word banished, groues and hill-alters in all places erected and maintained, the Priest & Sons of Aaron, yet left aliue from the cruelty of that time remaining in banishment:
but will ever be as sweet perfume in the house of God, who • … ing At the Entrance into her Kingdom, the Church defaced, the Whole Form of God's worship corrupted idolatry practised, the true preaching of God's word banished, groves and hill-alters in all places erected and maintained, the Priest & Sons of Aaron, yet left alive from the cruelty of that time remaining in banishment:
Her Maiestie in the very entraunce into her raigne, against the liking of all her neighbour Princes, some of them threatning her with sharpe Warre for the same;
Her Majesty in the very Entrance into her Reign, against the liking of all her neighbour Princes, Some of them threatening her with sharp War for the same;
and also contrary to the will of most of her counsell (being at that time otherwise affected) clensed the Temples, called home her banished, restored true Religion,
and also contrary to the will of most of her counsel (being At that time otherwise affected) cleansed the Temples, called home her banished, restored true Religion,
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and established the Church in that state & condition, that the florishing thereof hath bin famous through the world, holding with a most constant resolution (aboue the wonted custome of that sexe) the continuance thereof against all contrarie perswasions, to her last end:
and established the Church in that state & condition, that the flourishing thereof hath been famous through the world, holding with a most constant resolution (above the wonted custom of that sex) the Continuance thereof against all contrary persuasions, to her last end:
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Now if it be obiected, that these poynts are needlesse to be handled, saying as did Korah, the Lords people are holy inough, there is no need of these admonitions:
Now if it be objected, that these points Are needless to be handled, saying as did Korah, the lords people Are holy enough, there is no need of these admonitions:
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or that they be professed, but that they be religiously obeyed & practised. And the looking to this poynt is a speciall dutie of a christian Prince: Soloculus mundi, Princeps regni;
or that they be professed, but that they be religiously obeyed & practised. And the looking to this point is a special duty of a christian Prince: Soloculus mundi, Princeps Regni;
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And the present example of this Heathen Monarch also, being recorded by the holy Ghost for vs, vpon whom the ends of the world are come, should be no smal prouocation to all persons professing christian religion, to further the true practise of obedience to Gods law, by all good meanes whatsoeuer.
And the present Exampl of this Heathen Monarch also, being recorded by the holy Ghost for us, upon whom the ends of the world Are come, should be no small provocation to all Persons professing christian Religion, to further the true practice of Obedience to God's law, by all good means whatsoever.
What neede there is of this care, and how behoouefull it is for vs to be stirred vp therto, both by exhortations & examples, the great prophanenesse of this euill & late age of the world, prooueth too planely.
What need there is of this care, and how behooveful it is for us to be stirred up thereto, both by exhortations & Examples, the great profaneness of this evil & late age of the world, proveth too plainly.
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& stealing, & killing, and whoring, they breake out, and blood toucheth blood. The complaints may be alike, for the ••mes are alike: sounde doct•ine, sicke manners; good religion, euill practise:
& stealing, & killing, and whoring, they break out, and blood touches blood. The complaints may be alike, for the ••mes Are alike: sound doct•ine, sick manners; good Religion, evil practice:
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Athismne hath preuayled mightily, the diuill labouring, not as heretofore onely to trouble the quiet of the Church, he dooth nowe iugulum petere, seeke to cut the throate of all Religion, by bringing in a prophane scorne and contempt both of the ground and practise of all godlynesse;
Athismne hath prevailed mightily, the Devil labouring, not as heretofore only to trouble the quiet of the Church, he doth now iugulum Peter, seek to Cut the throat of all Religion, by bringing in a profane scorn and contempt both of the ground and practice of all godliness;
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yea grosse ignoraunce, so that it may truly be sayd with the Apostle in the fift to the Hebrewes: Whereas concerning the time, yee might haue been teachers, you haue yet neede to be taught the principles of Religion,
yea gross ignorance, so that it may truly be said with the Apostle in the fift to the Hebrews: Whereas Concerning the time, ye might have been Teachers, you have yet need to be taught the principles of Religion,
to whom the Lord hath giuen an authoritie immediate from himselfe, whose authoritie who so resisteth, resisteth the ordinance of God, as sayth the Apostle.
to whom the Lord hath given an Authority immediate from himself, whose Authority who so Resisteth, Resisteth the Ordinance of God, as say the Apostle.
and the contempt of Magistracy hath the Lord seueerely punished, as may appeare in Absolom, Zimri, & most famous in the example of Zedechia for his rebellion against the king of Babel, as doth appeare in the history,
and the contempt of Magistracy hath the Lord seueerely punished, as may appear in Absalom, Zimri, & most famous in the Exampl of Zedechia for his rebellion against the King of Babel, as does appear in the history,
So as heere is an example for all Christian Princes, to make Gods law their law, Gods cause their cause, Gods wrong their wrong, Gods honour their honour, and Gods enemies their enemies.
So as Here is an Exampl for all Christian Princes, to make God's law their law, God's cause their cause, God's wrong their wrong, God's honour their honour, and God's enemies their enemies.
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Such holy zeale hath often been seene in religious Princes, who haue so highly esteemed of Gods honour, that they haue made their dignity to stand or fall with it:
Such holy zeal hath often been seen in religious Princes, who have so highly esteemed of God's honour, that they have made their dignity to stand or fallen with it:
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to raigne as Kings in his stead (as the Queene of Saba speaketh to Salomon ) to cause obedience to be giuen to him, and to see that his law be not contemned heere on earth.
to Reign as Kings in his stead (as the Queen of Saba speaks to Solomon) to cause Obedience to be given to him, and to see that his law be not contemned Here on earth.
No such tentation to euill, as impunitie, the best are drawen to vertue by loue, but the most must be compelled by feare; Oderunt peccare mali formidine poenae.
No such tentation to evil, as impunity, the best Are drawn to virtue by love, but the most must be compelled by Fear; Oderunt Peccare mali formidine Poenae.
but where conscience is not, nor law executed, of all such it may be sayd as Abraham sayd of the house of Abimilech, Gen. 20. The feare of God is not in this place,
but where conscience is not, nor law executed, of all such it may be said as Abraham said of the house of Abimelech, Gen. 20. The Fear of God is not in this place,
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And this execution o• iustice is not crueltie, as wicked licentious persons affirme, no more then in a Surgion to dissect and cut off an incurable member, which being let alone, would endanger the life of the whole body;
And this execution o• Justice is not cruelty, as wicked licentious Persons affirm, no more then in a Surgeon to dissect and Cut off an incurable member, which being let alone, would endanger the life of the Whole body;
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Nay, it is crueltie to the innocent, when their oppressours be suffered vnpunished, and it is therfore called crudelis miserecordia; and contrariwise God is sayd to be mercifull in doing execution on his enemies:
Nay, it is cruelty to the innocent, when their Oppressors's be suffered unpunished, and it is Therefore called crudelis Miserecordia; and contrariwise God is said to be merciful in doing execution on his enemies:
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He slew mighty Kinges; for his mercie endureth for euer: for there is misericordia puniens, et crudelitas parcens, punishing mercy, and sparing crueltie.
He slew mighty Kings; for his mercy Endureth for ever: for there is misericordia puniens, et crudelitas Grieving, punishing mercy, and sparing cruelty.
Neither do I thinke it lesse worthy commendation in Salomon to put Schimei to death, though he was the first of all the house of Iemini that met his Father;
Neither do I think it less worthy commendation in Solomon to put Shimei to death, though he was the First of all the house of Iemini that met his Father;
I graunt this extremitie of doing iustice, is not allwayes to be vsed, and that louing of mercie is as needfull and behoouefull as the doing of iustice,
I grant this extremity of doing Justice, is not always to be used, and that loving of mercy is as needful and behooveful as the doing of Justice,
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and on the contrary, the destruction of Eli & his house came, by reason of this partialitie towardes his Sonnes in such high offences against the Lord.
and on the contrary, the destruction of Eli & his house Come, by reason of this partiality towards his Sons in such high offences against the Lord.
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for many executions to Princes, are as funerals to Phisitians, medicorum maculae: and if in common businesse reshnesse is so hurtfull as Salomon sayth, Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole then of him:
for many executions to Princes, Are as funerals to Physicians, Medicorum maculae: and if in Common business reshnesse is so hurtful as Solomon say, See thou a man hasty in his matters? there is more hope of a fool then of him:
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and least by sl•cknesse of punishing, the wicked should be incouraged, according to that in the 8. of Eccles. Because the sentence against an euill worke is not executed speedily,
and lest by sl•cknesse of punishing, the wicked should be encouraged, according to that in the 8. of Eccles. Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily,
And lastly, least for slacknesse of punishing offences done against God, the Lord be prouoked to take the cause into his owne hand to punish both the euill doers for their offence,
And lastly, lest for slackness of punishing offences done against God, the Lord be provoked to take the cause into his own hand to Punish both the evil doers for their offence,
and the Magistrats for their slacknesse, which also it seemed this Monarke feared, as appeares before in the 23. verse, For why should he be angrie with the realme of the King and his children?
and the Magistrates for their slackness, which also it seemed this Monarch feared, as appears before in the 23. verse, For why should he be angry with the realm of the King and his children?
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so neither ought all punishments to be alike, but the compensation of punishment in the ballance of Iustice, should euer hold proportion with the waight of the fault.
so neither ought all punishments to be alike, but the compensation of punishment in the balance of justice, should ever hold proportion with the weight of the fault.
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Of these, the first is capitall, which being for wilful disobedience against the law of God, the question might well be touched of punishing obstinate and wilfull Heretiques, professed Athistes, vpon blasphemers, Idolaters, and such like with death;
Of these, the First is capital, which being for wilful disobedience against the law of God, the question might well be touched of punishing obstinate and wilful Heretics, professed Atheists, upon blasphemers, Idolaters, and such like with death;
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which is both commaunded in the Law, Exod. 22.20. and exemplified to vs in the practise of Moses, Exod. 32: Asa, 2. Chr. 15.13. Iosia, 2. Kings. 23. with many other in the Scripture.
which is both commanded in the Law, Exod 22.20. and exemplified to us in the practice of Moses, Exod 32: Asa, 2. Christ 15.13. Josiah, 2. Kings. 23. with many other in the Scripture.
As for the argument here against out of the parable of the tares, it is not worth the answering, seeing by the tares is not meant Heretiques only, but all the vngodly:
As for the argument Here against out of the parable of the tares, it is not worth the answering, seeing by the tares is not meant Heretics only, but all the ungodly:
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In the rest of the punishments that descend from the highest to the lowest, I onely obserue, that contempt against the smallest poynt of Gods law should not be vnpunished:
In the rest of the punishments that descend from the highest to the lowest, I only observe, that contempt against the Smallest point of God's law should not be unpunished:
For as the best Sacrifice a subiect can offer to his Soueraigne, is obedience; so the best Sacrifice both Soueraigne and subiect can offer to God, is thankfulnesse:
For as the best Sacrifice a Subject can offer to his Sovereign, is Obedience; so the best Sacrifice both Sovereign and Subject can offer to God, is thankfulness:
and yet few ages or people haue had greater cause then we of this age & nations, to be thankful to God, whose mercies haue bin and are so infinite towardes vs. What greater benefite then the enioying of true religion? For had we all the world,
and yet few ages or people have had greater cause then we of this age & Nations, to be thankful to God, whose Mercies have been and Are so infinite towards us What greater benefit then the enjoying of true Religion? For had we all the world,
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yet hath not the Lord only giuen and continued this vnto vs, but euen when wee most feared both the losse of it and our peace together, the Lord bestowed such a blessing vpon vs,
yet hath not the Lord only given and continued this unto us, but even when we most feared both the loss of it and our peace together, the Lord bestowed such a blessing upon us,
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Further, in the person of our Soueraigne, we haue as great cause to praise the Lord, in that not onely his Maiestie indued with excellent morall vertues, but a zelous embracer and professor of the trueth and sinceritie of the Gospell;
Further, in the person of our Sovereign, we have as great cause to praise the Lord, in that not only his Majesty endued with excellent moral Virtues, but a zealous embracer and professor of the truth and sincerity of the Gospel;
And now lastly (for the time will not serue me to repeate all causes of thankfulnes) this goodnesse of God, in the middest of so great iudgment to remember mercie,
And now lastly (for the time will not serve me to repeat all Causes of thankfulness) this Goodness of God, in the midst of so great judgement to Remember mercy,
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and to stay the hand of his striking Angell, that so lately hath executed the sentence of death vpon so many of our brethren, both in the head Citie of this kingdome,
and to stay the hand of his striking Angel, that so lately hath executed the sentence of death upon so many of our brothers, both in the head city of this Kingdom,
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bought with the same price, and we haue no lesse offended God then they. The staying then of this iudgement should mooue vs all to thankfulnes, that our liues,
bought with the same price, and we have no less offended God then they. The staying then of this judgement should move us all to thankfulness, that our lives,
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And herein the example of Ezechia would not be forgotten, who hauing receiued great fauour from God, did not render to the Lord againe according to the benefite,
And herein the Exampl of Hezekiah would not be forgotten, who having received great favour from God, did not render to the Lord again according to the benefit,
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so that wrath came vpon him, 2. Chron. 32.25. The Lord sanctifie our harts, that these thinges may be better remembred and regarded then they haue been,
so that wrath Come upon him, 2. Chronicles 32.25. The Lord sanctify our hearts, that these things may be better remembered and regarded then they have been,
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In the first we see what hath euer been the practise of the godly, who when they haue receiued any great benefit, haue neither their eyes (like children) alwayes fixed on the gyft;
In the First we see what hath ever been the practice of the godly, who when they have received any great benefit, have neither their eyes (like children) always fixed on the gift;
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his hearing their prayers, which doth animate them to pray, Psal. 116.1. and his trueth in his promises for the strengthening and encreasing of their fayth.
his hearing their Prayers, which does animate them to pray, Psalm 116.1. and his truth in his promises for the strengthening and increasing of their faith.
And surely the consideration hereof is much worth, and of holy edifying in our meditations of heauēly things, to confirme our assurance of Gods promises hereafter to be accomplished to vs, by the experience of his faythfulnesse and goodnesse past:
And surely the consideration hereof is much worth, and of holy edifying in our meditations of heavenly things, to confirm our assurance of God's promises hereafter to be accomplished to us, by the experience of his faithfulness and Goodness past:
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and authoritie, should make it our continuall practise to pray for our Soueraigne, that the Lord will giue him his iudgement and righteousnesse, that the Lord will put in his Maiesties hart all good motions, purposes and resolutions,
and Authority, should make it our continual practice to pray for our Sovereign, that the Lord will give him his judgement and righteousness, that the Lord will put in his Majesties heart all good motions, Purposes and resolutions,
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and that his hart may neuer be corrupted, either with pleasures or flatterers (the bane of many Princes) to choake those good seedes before they can come to ripenesse of perfection.
and that his heart may never be corrupted, either with pleasures or Flatterers (the bane of many Princes) to choke those good seeds before they can come to ripeness of perfection.
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Ioas being alwayes trayned vp in religion, had a hart well disposed, till he was drawen away by the Princes of Iuda, as appeares in the 2. of Chro. 24.17. The seconde is, that Princes themselues should consider what purposes they haue had heretofore for the good of the Church of God,
Joash being always trained up in Religion, had a heart well disposed, till he was drawn away by the Princes of Iuda, as appears in the 2. of Chro 24.17. The seconde is, that Princes themselves should Consider what Purposes they have had heretofore for the good of the Church of God,
For if in their lower estate, (with Dauid ) they haue made vowes and promises, which no doubt the Lord did put in their hartes, he will now looke at their handes for the payment of them:
For if in their lower estate, (with David) they have made vows and promises, which no doubt the Lord did put in their hearts, he will now look At their hands for the payment of them:
But surely this care for the Church is now so rare, that we may iustly complaine with the Apostle, All men seeke their owne, no man that which is Iesus Christes.
But surely this care for the Church is now so rare, that we may justly complain with the Apostle, All men seek their own, no man that which is Iesus Christ's.
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the first is inward, and that is perfect beautie, of which Saint Paul speaketh in the first Chapter to the Ephesians, Christ hath sanctified, and clensed it by the washing of water through the worde, that he might make it to himselfe a glorious Church, not hauing spotte or blemish. &c. Of this beautie mention is made in the 45. Psalm. The Kinges daughter is all glorious within.
the First is inward, and that is perfect beauty, of which Saint Paul speaks in the First Chapter to the Ephesians, christ hath sanctified, and cleansed it by the washing of water through the word, that he might make it to himself a glorious Church, not having spot or blemish. etc. Of this beauty mention is made in the 45. Psalm. The Kings daughter is all glorious within.
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Also the Church saith Cant. 1. though (externally) shee seeme many times like the tentes of Kedar, shee is in deede (meaning inwardly) like Salomons Tapistrie.
Also the Church Says Cant 1. though (externally) she seem many times like the tents of Kedar, she is in deed (meaning inwardly) like Solomon's Tapestry.
by which thinges were then represented in figure, that which afterward was really performed, as the sacrifice, righteousnesse, and mediation of Christ;
by which things were then represented in figure, that which afterwards was really performed, as the sacrifice, righteousness, and mediation of christ;
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the perpetuall vse of the ministerie in the Church, for the preseruation of sound droctrine and administration of the Sacramentes, the dayly vse of publique prayer;
the perpetual use of the Ministry in the Church, for the preservation of found droctrine and administration of the Sacraments, the daily use of public prayer;
This externall beautie among other places, is most excellently set out in the 4. Chap. of Salomons song, where the eyes of the Church, signifying her knowledge in heauenly thinges, are compared to Doues eyes:
This external beauty among other places, is most excellently Set out in the 4. Chap. of Solomon's song, where the eyes of the Church, signifying her knowledge in heavenly things, Are compared to Dove eyes:
meaning the Ministers and Pastors of the church likened to the teeth, because they breake the bread of life to the Church orderly in the course of their ministerie, washed in godlines of conuersation,
meaning the Ministers and Pastors of the Church likened to the teeth, Because they break the bred of life to the Church orderly in the course of their Ministry, washed in godliness of Conversation,
meaning the gouernment of the Church, by which those excellent thinges of the ministerie & profession are supported and preserued in puritie. And lastly, her two breasts;
meaning the government of the Church, by which those excellent things of the Ministry & profession Are supported and preserved in purity. And lastly, her two breasts;
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But what shall we need to seeke further then this decree of Artashashte? vnto which this thankesgiuing hath relation, to vnderstand what is the adorning & beautifying of the Church.
But what shall we need to seek further then this Decree of Artaxerxes? unto which this thanksgiving hath Relation, to understand what is the adorning & beautifying of the Church.
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Wherein is first contained libertie for Gods people to professe true religion in his Church: next, gouernours stablished for the Church: thirdly, maintenance for the Church:
Wherein is First contained liberty for God's people to profess true Religion in his Church: next, Governors established for the Church: Thirdly, maintenance for the Church:
This is that holy beautie of the publique assemblies mentioned in the 110. Psalme. This is that beautie which Dauid calleth the beautie of the Lord, Psal. 27. where he sayth, One thing haue I desired of the Lord, that I will require,
This is that holy beauty of the public assemblies mentioned in the 110. Psalm. This is that beauty which David calls the beauty of the Lord, Psalm 27. where he say, One thing have I desired of the Lord, that I will require,
When the Saboathes are sanctifyed with the morning and euening sacrifyce of prayer and preaching: where the whole congregations as one man assemble to worship the Lord:
When the Sabbaths Are sanctified with the morning and evening sacrifice of prayer and preaching: where the Whole congregations as one man assemble to worship the Lord:
There are many otherwise affected touching this poynt of beautifying the Church, as if these things before mentioned, were not sufficient to adorne the same.
There Are many otherwise affected touching this point of beautifying the Church, as if these things before mentioned, were not sufficient to adorn the same.
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For the Schismaticall separation of the Brownists is so farre from beeing content heerewith, that they accompt all christian congregations prophane Synagogues,
For the Schismatical separation of the Brownists is so Far from being content herewith, that they account all christian congregations profane Synagogues,
Another sort vnder pretence of reformation, would haue the dignities in the Church taken away, spoyling her of all such endowmentes and patrimonies as haue been bestowed vpon her by deuout progenitors, that they might sacriligiously diuide amongst them her spoyles,
another sort under pretence of Reformation, would have the dignities in the Church taken away, spoiling her of all such endowments and patrimonies as have been bestowed upon her by devout progenitors, that they might sacriligeously divide among them her spoils,
Of all which, I only thus conclude, Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers, who hath so put in the Kinges hart, to publish and hold a constant resolution against them.
Of all which, I only thus conclude, Blessed be the Lord God of our Father's, who hath so put in the Kings heart, to publish and hold a constant resolution against them.
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or in building any other then that which God had appoynted, as afterward Sanballat did vpon mount Gerizim, it had bin abhomination before the Lord, because the Lord had commanded, Not in euery place. &c. We must therefore in this worke keepe close to that which is before expressed in the edict, Whatsoeuer is by the commaundement of the God of heauen:
or in building any other then that which God had appointed, as afterwards Sanballat did upon mount Gerizim, it had been abomination before the Lord, Because the Lord had commanded, Not in every place. etc. We must Therefore in this work keep close to that which is before expressed in the edict, Whatsoever is by the Commandment of the God of heaven:
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Gidion meant well to make an Ephod, the matter a memoriall of his victorie, being the Eareringes of the Ismaelites, and spoyles of the Midianites, & for the forme, an Ephod;
Gideon meant well to make an Ephod, the matter a memorial of his victory, being the Earrings of the Ismaelites, and spoils of the midianites, & for the Form, an Ephod;
To beautifie the Church therefore with good intentes, is like the Altar of Ahaz, which was so farre off from beautifying the Temple, that it polluted it:
To beautify the Church Therefore with good intentes, is like the Altar of Ahaz, which was so Far off from beautifying the Temple, that it polluted it:
like the paynting of the face, which is so farre from procuring the loue of the wise beholder, that it rather breedeth a suspition of those that vse it, that they haue pudicitiam venalem. In this worke therefore of beautifying the Church we must looke to two thinges, the action, and the end:
like the painting of the face, which is so Far from procuring the love of the wise beholder, that it rather breeds a suspicion of those that use it, that they have pudicitiam venalem. In this work Therefore of beautifying the Church we must look to two things, the actium, and the end:
This poynt of beautifying the Church, maketh me call to minde the miserable state of that poore Kingdome of Ireland, of whom we may say as it is in Salomons song, Wee haue a little Sister, and shee hath no breastes:
This point of beautifying the Church, makes me call to mind the miserable state of that poor Kingdom of Ireland, of whom we may say as it is in Solomon's song, we have a little Sister, and she hath no breasts:
what shall we doe for our Sister, when shall she be spaken for? Nay we may say as the Prophet Ezec. speaketh, compressa sunt vbera eius ab Aegiptijs, the Aegiptians brused the breastes of her virginitie:
what shall we do for our Sister, when shall she be spaken for? Nay we may say as the Prophet Ezekiel speaks, compressa sunt Udders eius ab Aegiptijs, the egyptians Bruised the breasts of her virginity:
For not onely is their wealth wasted with the sinne of their owne rebellion, but (which is more greeuous) their soules poysoned with Idolatrie and errour.
For not only is their wealth wasted with the sin of their own rebellion, but (which is more grievous) their Souls poisoned with Idolatry and error.
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The seducing Iesuites and Seminaries haue in a manner wholly preuayled, and haue made so large a haruest as (the open profession and publique setting vp of Idolatrie excepted) it is not more in the middest of Spaine. This hath come to passe,
The seducing Iesuites and Seminaries have in a manner wholly prevailed, and have made so large a harvest as (the open profession and public setting up of Idolatry excepted) it is not more in the midst of Spain. This hath come to pass,
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for the most part, through the negligence and vnfaythfulnesse of the Watchmen, who (as it is in the parable of the sower) when they should haue kept the Fielde, slept,
for the most part, through the negligence and unfaithfulness of the Watchmen, who (as it is in the parable of the sour) when they should have kept the Field, slept,
Diuers hold reuerend places in that Church, that are vnworthy of the meanest roomes, blynde guides, that were neuer acquainted with the thinges of God:
Diverse hold reverend places in that Church, that Are unworthy of the Meanest rooms, blind guides, that were never acquainted with the things of God:
So that the fountaines of liuing water (that should haue run continually) being dried vp, the poore wretches haue digged to themselues broken pittes that can hold no water.
So that the fountains of living water (that should have run continually) being dried up, the poor wretches have dug to themselves broken pits that can hold no water.
How many Churches in that kingdome without either praier or reading the Scripture? How many heapes of rubbish where Churches stood? So that those places which deuout Auncestors built for the seruice of God, a prophane posterity hath turned into ruines.
How many Churches in that Kingdom without either prayer or reading the Scripture? How many heaps of rubbish where Churches stood? So that those places which devout Ancestors built for the service of God, a profane posterity hath turned into ruins.
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And this Church scituate in a fertile country, consisting of a wittie and valiant people, descended (many of them) out of the loines of our owne progenitors that might for beautie haue bin like Salomons tapistry, is blacke as the tentes of Kedar, and filthy as those that haue lyen among the pots.
And this Church situate in a fertile country, consisting of a witty and valiant people, descended (many of them) out of the loins of our own progenitors that might for beauty have been like Solomon's tapestry, is black as the tents of Kedar, and filthy as those that have lyen among the pots.
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Now if vnto this happy peace, to which at last that Kingdome is so well reduced and setled, there could be ioyned a recouering of their soules, to the true knowledge and worship of God, O how acceptable it would be to the Lord, and memorable to all posterities!
Now if unto this happy peace, to which At last that Kingdom is so well reduced and settled, there could be joined a recovering of their Souls, to the true knowledge and worship of God, Oh how acceptable it would be to the Lord, and memorable to all Posterities!
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Doe the Iesuittes boast of the conuerting of Indians & Americans, and shall we neglect the conuerting of our brethren? Was it possible to conuert their progenitors from Paganisme,
Doe the Iesuittes boast of the converting of Indians & Americans, and shall we neglect the converting of our brothers? Was it possible to convert their progenitors from Paganism,
Were carefull Bishoppes and faythfull teachers planted, seducers remooued, and compulsion to heare established, no doubt in short time a happy effect would follow, Sed hoc opus, hic labor est, and yet what is so hard,
Were careful Bishops and faithful Teachers planted, seducers removed, and compulsion to hear established, no doubt in short time a happy Effect would follow, said hoc opus, hic labour est, and yet what is so hard,
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but diligent labor may ouercome? And what (in this kind) is impossible for a mighty Prince to bring to passe? If the two first were put in practise, the thirde would not be difficult.
but diligent labour may overcome? And what (in this kind) is impossible for a mighty Prince to bring to pass? If the two First were put in practice, the Third would not be difficult.
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It is recorded of Edgar, one of the Kings of England before the Conquest, that fynding the Country much annoyed with Woolues, he caused Ludwallus Prince of Wales, to pay him a yeerely trybute of 300. Woolues:
It is recorded of Edgar, one of the Kings of England before the Conquest, that finding the Country much annoyed with Wolves, he caused Ludwallus Prince of Wales, to pay him a yearly tribute of 300. Wolves:
Would to God our Soueraigne, of the Iesuiticall Woolues that spoyle Christes sheepe in any of his highnesse Kingdomes, had such a trybute, till they were left so few that a child might tell them.
Would to God our Sovereign, of the Jesuitical Wolves that spoil Christ's sheep in any of his highness Kingdoms, had such a tribute, till they were left so few that a child might tell them.
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These are those Foxes of which the Spouse complayneth in the 2. Chapter of Salomons song, Take for vs the Foxes, the little Foxes that destroy the Vines:
These Are those Foxes of which the Spouse Complaineth in the 2. Chapter of Solomon's song, Take for us the Foxes, the little Foxes that destroy the Vines:
and we must take heed least by much tollerating of these and their like, our whole state become like the feete of Nabuchadnezars image, part yron & part clay, which ill agreeing compounde, will neuer holde any long time.
and we must take heed lest by much tolerating of these and their like, our Whole state become like the feet of Nabuchadnezars image, part iron & part clay, which ill agreeing compound, will never hold any long time.
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To the perfyting of which worke, the Lord God of heauen and earth so direct & blesse our Soueraigne, that the glory of the seconde Temple vnder his gouernment, may be greater then the glory of the former;
To the perfyting of which work, the Lord God of heaven and earth so Direct & bless our Sovereign, that the glory of the seconde Temple under his government, may be greater then the glory of the former;
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and that his Maiestie after fulnesse of dayes heere on earth, may for euer enioy the glorious beautie of the heauenly Ierusalem, with the presence of Christ:
and that his Majesty After fullness of days Here on earth, may for ever enjoy the glorious beauty of the heavenly Ierusalem, with the presence of christ:
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