The saints losse and lamentation A sermon preached at the funerall of the VVorshipfull Captaine Henry Waller, the worthy commander of the renowned martial band of the honourable city of London, exercising armes in the Artillery Garden. Octob. 31. 1631. By George Hughes Mr. of Arts, and preacher of Gods word in Alhallowes Breadstreet in London.
It is true here is neither King nor Prophet to be lamented, yet a father of many sonnes in as great a right as Eliah of Elisha, or Elisha of Ioash, such as a fatherly respect hath made children,
It is true Here is neither King nor Prophet to be lamented, yet a father of many Sons in as great a right as Elijah of Elisha, or Elisha of Joash, such as a fatherly respect hath made children,
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The words are the naturall notes of a burdened soule, and the bitter expressions of a mind oppressed, laid out by griefes peculiar Rhetoricke, outcries, and broken distracted speeches; O my father, my father;
The words Are the natural notes of a burdened soul, and the bitter expressions of a mind oppressed, laid out by griefs peculiar Rhetoric, Outcries, and broken distracted Speeches; Oh my father, my father;
My defence is from my text, if I•be broken and confused, griefe cannot speake otherwise, and mournes like such sermons best, whose companion and preacher I am at this time.
My defence is from my text, if I•be broken and confused, grief cannot speak otherwise, and mourns like such Sermons best, whose Companion and preacher I am At this time.
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Yet if y• desire a fuller sense of these distracted outcryes, and a more perfect resolution of these broken speeches, thinke my soule now to be in their soules stead,
Yet if y• desire a fuller sense of these distracted Outcries, and a more perfect resolution of these broken Speeches, think my soul now to be in their Souls stead,
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how is the glory of Israel this day decayed? how are her charets and her horsemen confounded? how is her strength become feeble? for thou art taken from us.
how is the glory of Israel this day decayed? how Are her charets and her horsemen confounded? how is her strength become feeble? for thou art taken from us.
1 The persō produced in this mournfull scene. 1 The mourner Ioas• King of Israel. 2 The bemoaned Elisha the Prophet now a dying man. 2. The lamentation it self made over him, wherof we read 2 The manner of it in the doubled, broken,
1 The person produced in this mournful scene. 1 The mourner Ioas• King of Israel. 2 The bemoaned Elisha the Prophet now a dying man. 2. The lamentation it self made over him, whereof we read 2 The manner of it in the doubled, broken,
Of Ioash, who commeth downe to weepe over the face of this departing Prophet, we read, He did that which was evill in the ssght of the Lord, he departed not from all the sinnes of Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat, who made Israel sinne but he walked therein.
Of Joash, who comes down to weep over the face of this departing Prophet, we read, He did that which was evil in the ssght of the Lord, he departed not from all the Sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel sin but he walked therein.
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nay more, he was as bad as the worst, a conspiratour with that Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat the most abominable idolater that ever breathed on the earth.
nay more, he was as bad as the worst, a conspirator with that Jeroboam the son of Nebat the most abominable idolater that ever breathed on the earth.
Of Elisha againe, who lay now sicke unto death and is here lamented, we read, he was the anointed of the Lord, on whom the Spirit of Eliiah was doubled after his departure, hee was a zealous champion for the Lord of Hosts, a righteous soule,
Of Elisha again, who lay now sick unto death and is Here lamented, we read, he was the anointed of the Lord, on whom the Spirit of Elisha was doubled After his departure, he was a zealous champion for the Lord of Hosts, a righteous soul,
Looke upon Ioab but in his treachery, hee hated Abner in his soule, he sendeth good greetings unto him, taketh him aside at his returne, smites him and kills him, can yet expect him now before Abners hearse, renting his cloathes, clad in sack cloath, lamenting and whining as a mourner? yet thus wee finde him.
Look upon Ioab but in his treachery, he hated Abner in his soul, he sends good greetings unto him, Takes him aside At his return, smites him and kills him, can yet expect him now before Abners hearse, renting his clothes, clad in sack cloth, lamenting and whining as a mourner? yet thus we find him.
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Who would thinke that Ioash should be a mourner at Eliah's funerall, he a conspirator with Ieroboam, this a righteous Prophet of the Lord of Hosts? yet here he is,
Who would think that Joash should be a mourner At Elijah's funeral, he a conspirator with Jeroboam, this a righteous Prophet of the Lord of Hosts? yet Here he is,
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yet he cannot love him, but pursueth him to the death, and after that hee had murdered him in his heart, his conviction driveth him to this confession. • this thy voyce, my sonne David? I have 〈 ◊ 〉, returne my sonne David, I will 〈 ◊ 〉 more doe thee harme, I have played the soule •••••red exceedingly.
yet he cannot love him, but pursueth him to the death, and After that he had murdered him in his heart, his conviction drives him to this Confessi. • this thy voice, my son David? I have 〈 ◊ 〉, return my son David, I will 〈 ◊ 〉 more do thee harm, I have played the soul •••••red exceedingly.
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That wretched Balaam, that cursed sorcerer confesseth this to the eternall honour of the Saints, of whom he giveth no other commendation than to wish his soule in their soules stead, Let mee dye the death of the righteous,
That wretched balaam, that cursed sorcerer Confesses this to the Eternal honour of the Saints, of whom he gives no other commendation than to wish his soul in their Souls stead, Let me die the death of the righteous,
and yet who a more deadly enemy to their lives than he? This lamentation therefore of Ioash upon Elisha, might be forced by conviction, not invited by affection.
and yet who a more deadly enemy to their lives than he? This lamentation Therefore of Joash upon Elisha, might be forced by conviction, not invited by affection.
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Secondly, self-love might reach him this mournefull note, himself was like to be the greatest looser by Elisha's death and no wonder then if he make the greatest lamentation.
Secondly, Self-love might reach him this mournful note, himself was like to be the greatest looser by Elisha's death and no wonder then if he make the greatest lamentation.
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the charet of Israel and the horsemen thereof were now falling, and now he and his people in all likelihood exposed to the tyranny of the mercilesse Syrians;
the chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof were now falling, and now he and his people in all likelihood exposed to the tyranny of the merciless Syrians;
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can he love himselfe so ill, think we, as not to mourne and weepe, and cry, O my father? A parallel no this we reade betwixt Saul and Samuel, a wicked King, and a righteous Prophet;
can he love himself so ill, think we, as not to mourn and weep, and cry, Oh my father? A parallel no this we read betwixt Saul and Samuel, a wicked King, and a righteous Prophet;
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grievous distresse befalls him, and now hee wants him, Oh what shall hee doe for his Samuel? more worth were he at 〈 ◊ 〉 time than his crowne unto him;
grievous distress befalls him, and now he Wants him, O what shall he do for his Samuel? more worth were he At 〈 ◊ 〉 time than his crown unto him;
& though they are NONLATINALPHABET by-words and signes of contradiction, the very markes, whereat the scornes and scoffes of worldlings are bolted for their abode in this theatre,
& though they Are bywords and Signs of contradiction, the very marks, whereat the scorns and scoffs of worldlings Are bolted for their Abided in this theatre,
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Is this the voice of Ioash over Elisha, O my father, my father? Whence learnedst thou this note, thou painted Sepulchre? Doest thou conspire with the wicked against the Lord? content and delight thy selfe in Ieroboams life? and commest thou to be a mourner at Elishas death? God will iudge thee, thou cursed hypocrite.
Is this the voice of Joash over Elisha, Oh my father, my father? Whence Learnedest thou this note, thou painted Sepulchre? Dost thou conspire with the wicked against the Lord? content and delight thy self in Ieroboams life? and Comest thou to be a mourner At Elisha's death? God will judge thee, thou cursed hypocrite.
Oh how doth the fire of the Lord burne within me, and the zeale of the Almighty kindle against these wicked wretches? Woe unto you, ye viperous generation of hypocrites:
O how does the fire of the Lord burn within me, and the zeal of the Almighty kindle against these wicked wretches? Woe unto you, you viperous generation of Hypocrites:
what make ye at the righteous mans sepulchr•• what aileth you to rent your cloath•, to walke in sackecloath, to weepe and lament before his biere? Doe ye loath, dislike,
what make you At the righteous men sepulchr•• what aileth you to rend your cloath•, to walk in sackecloath, to weep and lament before his bier? Do you loath, dislike,
and his righteous servants, notwithstanding ye are convinced, that ye should glorifie him, and honour them, ye are your owne iudges, that your condemnation is iust.
and his righteous Servants, notwithstanding you Are convinced, that you should Glorify him, and honour them, you Are your own judges, that your condemnation is just.
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Secondly, I have an errand to Elishas also, the dying Saint, and the righteous soule, and it is a message of peace, Say unto the righteous it shal be well with him;
Secondly, I have an errand to Elisha's also, the dying Saint, and the righteous soul, and it is a message of peace, Say unto the righteous it shall be well with him;
yet wait but a little, Balaam shall wish your happinesse, Shimei shall blesse you, Doeg shall iustifie you, Festus shall bee convinced of your wisedome, and the world shall desire you againe, of whom it shall not be worthy.
yet wait but a little, balaam shall wish your happiness, Shimei shall bless you, Doeg shall justify you, Festus shall be convinced of your Wisdom, and the world shall desire you again, of whom it shall not be worthy.
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The eye which seeeth you, shall blesse you, and the eare which heareth you shall give witnesse unto you nay yet farther, that very mouth that curseth you, shall blesse you, that heart which hated you surviving, dying shall lament you,
The eye which seeth you, shall bless you, and the ear which hears you shall give witness unto you nay yet farther, that very Mouth that Curseth you, shall bless you, that heart which hated you surviving, dying shall lament you,
That we misse nothing which may concerne us to make us fellow-mourners with this distressed soule, the lamentation implyeth 2. things remarkable. 1 The manner of it, It is doubled distracted and broken, the naturall symptomes of a soule overcharged with griefe. 2 The matter of it, about which it was, a double losse. 1 The losse of a father, O my, &c. 2 The losse of strength, charet, and horsemen.
That we miss nothing which may concern us to make us fellow-mourners with this distressed soul, the lamentation Implies 2. things remarkable. 1 The manner of it, It is doubled distracted and broken, the natural symptoms of a soul overcharged with grief. 2 The matter of it, about which it was, a double loss. 1 The loss of a father, Oh my, etc. 2 The loss of strength, chariot, and horsemen.
but when the righteous man falleth, there is bitter weeping, doubled cryes, and pitifull exclamations, Alas our father, or our brother, we are sorely distressed for thee.
but when the righteous man falls, there is bitter weeping, doubled cries, and pitiful exclamations, Alas our father, or our brother, we Are sorely distressed for thee.
the losse of a righteous man, the City doth bewaile as a mother, the deceased child, who yet is comforted by her husband, that is better then ten children unto her,
the loss of a righteous man, the city does bewail as a mother, the deceased child, who yet is comforted by her husband, that is better then ten children unto her,
But Ab•ah, Ieroboams son, though a child, is lamented of all Israel, because 〈 … 〉 found some good thing towards the Lord, 〈 ◊ 〉 when good Josiah falleth, Ierusalem •••teth wringing her hands like a 〈 ◊ 〉 widow,
But Ab•ah, Ieroboams son, though a child, is lamented of all Israel, Because 〈 … 〉 found Some good thing towards the Lord, 〈 ◊ 〉 when good Josiah falls, Ierusalem •••teth wringing her hands like a 〈 ◊ 〉 widow,
yea such a 〈 … 〉 it is, that unto it the Prophet makes 〈 ◊ 〉 al o• the Convents mourning, It 〈 … 〉 us the mourning of 〈 … 〉 in the •••ley of Megiddo, where that good King I••ah was slaine.
yea such a 〈 … 〉 it is, that unto it the Prophet makes 〈 ◊ 〉 all o• the Convents mourning, It 〈 … 〉 us the mourning of 〈 … 〉 in the •••ley of Megiddo, where that good King I••ah was slain.
nor mention 〈 ◊ 〉 them, unlesse to curse them, for the 〈 ◊ 〉 is eased of a tedious burthen with them but when Samuel, Eltiah, or Elisha 〈 ◊ 〉 taken away, heaven heareth the sighes and sobs,
nor mention 〈 ◊ 〉 them, unless to curse them, for the 〈 ◊ 〉 is eased of a tedious burden with them but when Samuel, Eltiah, or Elisha 〈 ◊ 〉 taken away, heaven hears the sighs and sobs,
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In the text, the whole matter of the lamentation fell under a twofold consideration, Good Elisha, •ither as a father to Ioash, or els as the charet and horsemen of all Israel;
In the text, the Whole matter of the lamentation fell under a twofold consideration, Good Elisha, •ither as a father to Joash, or Else as the chariot and horsemen of all Israel;
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the losse of these may deserve a woefull lamentation, and because they lie in this subordination to the precedent mourning, I shall lay them downe in their order the sufficient grounds thereof,
the loss of these may deserve a woeful lamentation, and Because they lie in this subordination to the precedent mourning, I shall lay them down in their order the sufficient grounds thereof,
but when my friend, my brother, my father it taken off my head, I the• 〈 ◊ 〉 the stroake, and 〈 ◊ 〉 mourne 〈 … 〉 was Shiah to Elisha, and Elisha to 〈 … 〉 blow which cuts off the father, cannot but make the childs heart doe, no 〈 ◊ 〉 then,
but when my friend, my brother, my father it taken off my head, I the• 〈 ◊ 〉 the stroke, and 〈 ◊ 〉 mourn 〈 … 〉 was Shiah to Elisha, and Elisha to 〈 … 〉 blow which cuts off the father, cannot but make the child's heart do, no 〈 ◊ 〉 then,
and when they smart, it is likely we shall heare them cry, and weepe bitterly, unlesse that heavy 〈 ◊ 〉 have befallen them, that no man 〈 ◊ 〉 to heart, when the righteous perisheth.
and when they smart, it is likely we shall hear them cry, and weep bitterly, unless that heavy 〈 ◊ 〉 have befallen them, that no man 〈 ◊ 〉 to heart, when the righteous Perishes.
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But upon what ground hath Ioash this relation to Elisha? was it not from his calling, that he was a Prophet, rather then from his righteousnesse that hee was so good? whence then is this relation given to the righteous? or he might be a father to Ioash onely;
But upon what ground hath Joash this Relation to Elisha? was it not from his calling, that he was a Prophet, rather then from his righteousness that he was so good? whence then is this Relation given to the righteous? or he might be a father to Joash only;
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First, that Prophets had the appellation of fathers it is not doubted, false as well as true might be so called by their bastard brats (as the Romish ghostly fathers are at this day by those whom they have begotten to be limbes of Antichrist,
First, that prophets had the appellation of Father's it is not doubted, false as well as true might be so called by their bastard brats (as the Romish ghostly Father's Are At this day by those whom they have begotten to be limbs of Antichrist,
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and so all the generation of the righteous, if not so properly called fathers, yet are they in very 〈 ◊ 〉 relation, brothers and faithfull 〈 ◊ 〉 friends,
and so all the generation of the righteous, if not so properly called Father's, yet Are they in very 〈 ◊ 〉 Relation, Brother's and faithful 〈 ◊ 〉 Friends,
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and brothers may be in 〈 ◊ 〉 of fathers, and a friend 〈 … 〉 ••ther, Prov. 18.24. whose losse cannot 〈 ◊ 〉 heavily afflict the City, and make them mourne.
and Brother's may be in 〈 ◊ 〉 of Father's, and a friend 〈 … 〉 ••ther, Curae 18.24. whose loss cannot 〈 ◊ 〉 heavily afflict the city, and make them mourn.
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nay of Iaosh as a wicked king, and therefore Elisha father of his kingdome also; and such are the righteous to their habitations, yea to the very wicked also.
nay of Iaosh as a wicked King, and Therefore Elisha father of his Kingdom also; and such Are the righteous to their habitations, yea to the very wicked also.
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Primarily God thus honoureth his Prophets, and ministers of the Gospel, yet not exempting any Christian from this instrumentall begetting againe to God;
Primarily God thus Honoureth his prophets, and Ministers of the Gospel, yet not exempting any Christian from this instrumental begetting again to God;
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[ viz. by their private Christian admonitions and instructions, & their godly life ] which doubtlesse maketh a most neere tye betweene the soule begetting,
[ viz. by their private Christian admonitions and instructions, & their godly life ] which doubtless makes a most near tie between the soul begetting,
and other precious blessings, no question, he left to him other children, which kept the witnesse of a loving father Iosephe providence proves him a father indeed, which kept Pharaoh and his Court,
and other precious blessings, no question, he left to him other children, which kept the witness of a loving father Joseph providence Proves him a father indeed, which kept Pharaoh and his Court,
Saint Paul notes it as the propriety of fathers, by which also he desireth to approove himselfe to his Corinthians, I will not bee burdensome unto you,
Saint Paul notes it as the propriety of Father's, by which also he Desires to approve himself to his Corinthians, I will not be burdensome unto you,
alas what trembling and mourning shall there 〈 ◊ 〉 when God shall cut off the friends, the children, the brethren, the fathers of it• 〈 ◊ 〉 have a father cut off from the head of a child, none knowes the losse,
alas what trembling and mourning shall there 〈 ◊ 〉 when God shall Cut off the Friends, the children, the brothers, the Father's of it• 〈 ◊ 〉 have a father Cut off from the head of a child, none knows the loss,
and spirituall orpha• can doe no lesse, their losse being no wh•• inferiour, thus the very thought of the•• fathers departure, maketh Saint 〈 ◊ 〉 ••phesian children to make great 〈 ◊ 〉, they wept sore,
and spiritual orpha• can do no less, their loss being no wh•• inferior, thus the very Thought of the•• Father's departure, makes Saint 〈 ◊ 〉 ••phesian children to make great 〈 ◊ 〉, they wept soar,
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when crueltie breathed forth nothing but death, and there could be no resistance? The vulgar reading shall not stay mee (the charet of, Israel and the driver thereof) though it be a faire occasion for the Cardinals corrupt glosse (a charet to carry Confessours,
when cruelty breathed forth nothing but death, and there could be no resistance? The Vulgar reading shall not stay me (the chariot of, Israel and the driver thereof) though it be a fair occasion for the Cardinals corrupt gloss (a chariot to carry Confessors,
The whole strength of Syria for the most 〈 ◊ 〉 consisted in these warlike instruments 〈 ◊ 〉 Iabi• king of Canaan with these terrified the children of Israel, for he had 〈 ◊ 〉 charets of iron.
The Whole strength of Syria for the most 〈 ◊ 〉 consisted in these warlike Instruments 〈 ◊ 〉 Iabi• King of Canaan with these terrified the children of Israel, for he had 〈 ◊ 〉 charets of iron.
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Salomon had a thousand and foure hundred charets, and twelve thousand horsemen, and Ahab dyed in his charet at Ramoth Gilead: Happy had it beene for them if they had not put too much confidence in this strength.
Solomon had a thousand and foure hundred charets, and twelve thousand horsemen, and Ahab died in his chariot At Ramoth Gilead: Happy had it been for them if they had not put too much confidence in this strength.
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Others were of lighter burden, more nimble & active for fight, and these were the speciall and ••ine combatants, by whose agility or heavinesse the honour of the field most commonly was either got or lost:
Others were of lighter burden, more nimble & active for fight, and these were the special and ••ine combatants, by whose agility or heaviness the honour of the field most commonly was either god or lost:
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It is a doctrine which the heavenly Preacher readeth from his owne experience. This wisedome J have seene under the sunne, and it seemed great unto me:
It is a Doctrine which the heavenly Preacher readeth from his own experience. This Wisdom J have seen under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:
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Salomon giveth us this not as a common observation, but as a thing notable and very remarkeable above most things in his experience, the benefit and yet the neglect in the world of this godly wisedome, which is our righteousnesse,
Solomon gives us this not as a Common observation, but as a thing notable and very remarkable above most things in his experience, the benefit and yet the neglect in the world of this godly Wisdom, which is our righteousness,
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And it deserves no lesse than a serious note, marke we but the opposition (I here was a little City) and (a great King came against it, &c.) this no small disproportion, againe (there were but a few men within it) and yet (he built great bulwarks against it) this was greater,
And it deserves no less than a serious note, mark we but the opposition (I Here was a little city) and (a great King Come against it, etc.) this no small disproportion, again (there were but a few men within it) and yet (he built great bulwarks against it) this was greater,
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yet now in this great improbability of safety (there was found in the City 〈 ◊ 〉 poore righteous godly wise man) and hee defeateth this great king and his great bulwarkes, he delivered the City, not by weapons of warre,
yet now in this great improbability of safety (there was found in the city 〈 ◊ 〉 poor righteous godly wise man) and he defeateth this great King and his great bulwarks, he Delivered the city, not by weapons of war,
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In the map which the Prophet draweth of Iudah, Gods holy place, hee thus deciphers the strength of it, We have a strong City, salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarkes;
In the map which the Prophet draws of Iudah, God's holy place, he thus deciphers the strength of it, We have a strong city, salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks;
and what surer defence than Safety it selfe? its Canon-proofe and a wall impregnable? but who the inhabitants? Surely the righteous nation which keepeth truths entreth in and dwelleth there, and their Iehovah is their rocks of ages, or everlasting strength.
and what Surer defence than Safety it self? its Canon-proof and a wall impregnable? but who the inhabitants? Surely the righteous Nation which Keepeth truths entereth in and dwells there, and their Jehovah is their Rocks of ages, or everlasting strength.
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This is very strange, and who almost beleeveth it? may a man aske, where lyeth this strength of Sampson in the righteous? their faces promise as little or lesse than other men.
This is very strange, and who almost Believeth it? may a man ask, where lies this strength of Sampson in the righteous? their faces promise as little or less than other men.
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and how safe must the holy ones be, when hee is their Sanctuary? The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous runneth into it and is safe, or set aloft;
and how safe must the holy ones be, when he is their Sanctuary? The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous Runneth into it and is safe, or Set aloft;
This tower goeth with them whithersoever they move, where they abide, the very name of that place is, The Lord is there; and in whomsoever the strength of Israel is, they must needs be a strong defence and guard to their City, their Church and state.
This tower Goes with them whithersoever they move, where they abide, the very name of that place is, The Lord is there; and in whomsoever the strength of Israel is, they must needs be a strong defence and guard to their city, their Church and state.
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Againe, their souldiers and ministers are spirits, the Angels which serve them, and are for guard about 〈 ◊ 〉 one of them went out in a night and 〈 ◊ 〉 in the camp of the Assyrians an hundr•• foure score and five thousand men, 〈 ◊ 〉 was never perceived;
Again, their Soldiers and Ministers Are spirits, the Angels which serve them, and Are for guard about 〈 ◊ 〉 one of them went out in a night and 〈 ◊ 〉 in the camp of the Assyrians an hundr•• foure score and five thousand men, 〈 ◊ 〉 was never perceived;
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Once more their weapons are spirituall, and therefore cannot bee warded off faith and prayer powerfull instruments, wherby the weakest women have beene the greatest conquerours:
Once more their weapons Are spiritual, and Therefore cannot be warded off faith and prayer powerful Instruments, whereby the Weakest women have been the greatest conquerors:
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Such souldiers, such champions, such walls, such bulwarks are the righteous to their places, our conclusion then is necessary, their losse must be very grievous,
Such Soldiers, such champions, such walls, such bulwarks Are the righteous to their places, our conclusion then is necessary, their loss must be very grievous,
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Will ye see how they use him when he is gone? It was Iehoiakims case sonne to Iosiah king of Iudah, a wicked wretch whom God thus cursed, when he was dead.
Will you see how they use him when he is gone? It was Iehoiakims case son to Josiah King of Iudah, a wicked wretch whom God thus cursed, when he was dead.
and 〈 ◊ 〉 this why doest thou not love him? oh how would I weepe over thee with Ierusalems lamentation? O Israel, Israel, thou that keepest the oracles of God,
and 〈 ◊ 〉 this why dost thou not love him? o how would I weep over thee with Ierusalems lamentation? O Israel, Israel, thou that Keepest the oracles of God,
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Were I worthy to counsell thee (yet I may call to thy remembrance Gods counsell unto thee) O that righteousnes might abide & rule in thy habitations, that thou wouldest ingrave it on thy Nobles, on thy Iudges, on thy Prophets, on thy Captaines,
Were I worthy to counsel thee (yet I may call to thy remembrance God's counsel unto thee) O that righteousness might abide & Rule in thy habitations, that thou Wouldst engrave it on thy Nobles, on thy Judges, on thy prophets, on thy Captains,
and on thy Souldiers, that in thee might dwell only a people of righteousnes, then shouldst thou be as the strong City which the Lord hath founded, salvation should be thy wals, the name of Iehovah thy tower, thy rereward, and thine everlasting strength;
and on thy Soldiers, that in thee might dwell only a people of righteousness, then Shouldst thou be as the strong city which the Lord hath founded, salvation should be thy walls, the name of Jehovah thy tower, thy rearward, and thine everlasting strength;
Lastly, is Elisha among the sicke, and maimed, and cripples, and feeble? what doest thou heere Elisha? How commest thou thus tyred and weak and faint, thou righteous soule, thou strength of Israel? hast thou bin dallying,
Lastly, is Elisha among the sick, and maimed, and cripples, and feeble? what dost thou Here Elisha? How Comest thou thus tired and weak and faint, thou righteous soul, thou strength of Israel? hast thou been dallying,
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& playing the wāton in the harlots lap? are thy locks sho••, oh Sampson? and hast thou betrayed thy strength into the hands of thine enemies? Hast thou lost thy Captain, thy Assistance, thy weapons? where is faith now? where is that Almighty praier that openeth and shuts heaven, that calleth for legions of Angels? Alas thou hast sinned,
& playing the wanton in the harlots lap? Are thy locks sho••, o Sampson? and hast thou betrayed thy strength into the hands of thine enemies? Hast thou lost thy Captain, thy Assistance, thy weapons? where is faith now? where is that Almighty prayer that Openeth and shuts heaven, that calls for legions of Angels? Alas thou hast sinned,
thy strength is become weaknes, and thou hast made thy selfe a scorne to the adversaries, whom thou hast sometimes wounded? Shouldst thou thus tempt God and fall? this is thy rebuke;
thy strength is become weakness, and thou hast made thy self a scorn to the Adversaries, whom thou hast sometime wounded? Shouldst thou thus tempt God and fallen? this is thy rebuke;
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Then comfort thy selfe (oh thou charet of Israel and the horsemen thereof) the eyes of all Israel are upon thee for their strength, thou mighty man of God, they weepe with bitter lamentation when thou art taken from them,
Then Comfort thy self (o thou chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof) the eyes of all Israel Are upon thee for their strength, thou mighty man of God, they weep with bitter lamentation when thou art taken from them,
Neverthelesse, I see the holy Fathers have used to give record of the graces of the Saints deceased, and to spread their names as a sweet ointment among their brethren,
Nevertheless, I see the holy Father's have used to give record of the graces of the Saints deceased, and to spread their names as a sweet ointment among their brothers,
I shall not feare to displease either, so I may please my God, by whose blessing I now begin, You will pardon mee if I keepe not the common method, to begin from his descent and parentage though that of worthy and honest ranke, not to be neglected (if I should keepe that order;) but me thinkes, it is ••proper praise from anothers worth, I desire to let him have his owne,
I shall not Fear to displease either, so I may please my God, by whose blessing I now begin, You will pardon me if I keep not the Common method, to begin from his descent and parentage though that of worthy and honest rank, not to be neglected (if I should keep that order;) but me thinks, it is ••proper praise from another's worth, I desire to let him have his own,
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His transplantation therefore into this City is my beginning, and his fruitfull growth under the labours of a Reverend Minister now with God, 〈 … 〉 gave full testimony, that he was a 〈 ◊ 〉 of righteousnes indeed;
His transplantation Therefore into this city is my beginning, and his fruitful growth under the labours of a Reverend Minister now with God, 〈 … 〉 gave full testimony, that he was a 〈 ◊ 〉 of righteousness indeed;
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Hee was a righteous friend to many, I give but 〈 ◊ 〉 instance of it, his reconciling difference almost every day, his hands were 〈 ◊ 〉 ever out of an arbitration, which 〈 … 〉 without partiall respects to any that 〈 ◊ 〉 him a iudge over them, I know I 〈 ◊ 〉 many witnesses to this, who now want him.
He was a righteous friend to many, I give but 〈 ◊ 〉 instance of it, his reconciling difference almost every day, his hands were 〈 ◊ 〉 ever out of an arbitration, which 〈 … 〉 without partial respects to any that 〈 ◊ 〉 him a judge over them, I know I 〈 ◊ 〉 many Witnesses to this, who now want him.
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the vertues of a Commanders maiesty, wisedome, meeknes and love surely made him one; disorder, as there must bee among souldier sometimes, could never make him passionate;
the Virtues of a Commanders majesty, Wisdom, meekness and love surely made him one; disorder, as there must be among soldier sometime, could never make him passionate;
hee was a man of such admired moderation, He crossed the rule of that rash commander, (Jt is folly to intreat, where a man hath power to compell) He found it better governing by love:
he was a man of such admired moderation, He crossed the Rule of that rash commander, (It is folly to entreat, where a man hath power to compel) He found it better governing by love:
Let me minde you (ye worthy souldiers) know ye not that God hath taken away your Captaine from off your heads this day? and can yee doe lesse than cry after him (O our charet and our horsemen?) I know sorrow hath filled your hearts;
Let me mind you (you worthy Soldiers) know you not that God hath taken away your Captain from off your Heads this day? and can ye do less than cry After him (Oh our chariot and our horsemen?) I know sorrow hath filled your hearts;
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or better Citizen? His wisedome, his courage, and his impartiall carriage in the City affairs, which might concerne him, beare record, that he was not onely a good man, but a good Citizen;
or better Citizen? His Wisdom, his courage, and his impartial carriage in the city affairs, which might concern him, bear record, that he was not only a good man, but a good Citizen;
his worth provoked the City, not only to call him to her common counsell, but to designe him to a more honorable place in the High Court of Parliament, where he manifested himselfe to be a righteous servant to his King to his Country,
his worth provoked the city, not only to call him to her Common counsel, but to Design him to a more honourable place in the High Court of Parliament, where he manifested himself to be a righteous servant to his King to his Country,
and to his City, I must stay, least (as S. Hierome writes to Princip•• of Marcella a widow) if I should tell all, I should either seeme to hyperbolize,
and to his city, I must stay, lest (as S. Jerome writes to Princip•• of Marcella a widow) if I should tell all, I should either seem to hyperbolize,
Onely two things I would commend to you, and then your selves to God. 1. The honour of his name, let it be as a sweete ointment among you in everlasting remembrance;
Only two things I would commend to you, and then your selves to God. 1. The honour of his name, let it be as a sweet ointment among you in everlasting remembrance;
An hic anime st•cere honoreus illum prophetae detulerit, aliqui in quaestiouem vocant, &c. Mihi vero frustra videtur queri, quandonen erat causa qus moveretur ad estentandum, Ioh. Wolph in tex,
an hic anime st•cere honoreus Ilum Prophets detulerit, aliqui in quaestiouem Vocant, etc. Mihi vero frustra videtur queri, quandonen erat causa qus moveretur ad estentandum, John Wolf in tex,
Flebat loas de lens se ac regula suum tanto patrono privend• tan•• ••••iliari• & auxiliarie destituendum, tam sanctissimo & fidilissimo mox cariturum tutore, prophetae, ac patre. Carthus in tex•
Flebat loas de lens se ac regula suum tanto patrono privend• tan•• ••••iliari• & auxiliary destituendum, tam sanctissimo & fidilissimo mox cariturum tutore, Prophets, ac patre. Carthusian in tex•
Currus Confessorum suppertetione, Auriga discreta pigr•rum stimulatione; quasi sibilo blandae excitationis. Hug. Card, in tex. In hebras hab•tur C•rrus Israel, & militia eius, i.e. potentior ad defensionem Israel quam militia cum curribus bellicis. Ex Rab. Sal. citat Lyra in 2 Reg. •. 12.
chariots Confessors suppertetione, Auriga discreta pigr•rum stimulatione; quasi sibilo blandae excitationis. Hug. Carded, in tex. In Hebrews hab•tur C•rrus Israel, & militia eius, i.e. potentior ad defensionem Israel quam militia cum curribus bellicis. Ex Rab. Sal. citat Lyra in 2 Reg. •. 12.
Ier. 22.18, 19 Non plangent eum vae ob fratrem meum, vae ob sororem, non plangent eum, vae ob regem, vae ob regnum eius; Sicut proiiciunt cadaver asini, sic proiicient cadaver eius, lacerabitur & proiicietur, ultra portas Ierusalem. Calv. paraph.
Jeremiah 22.18, 19 Non plangent Eum vae ob fratrem meum, vae ob sororem, non plangent Eum, vae ob regem, vae ob Kingdom eius; Sicut proiiciunt cadaver Dons, sic proiicient cadaver eius, lacerabitur & proiicietur, ultra portas Ierusalem. Calvin paraph.
Quid in illa virtutum, quid, ingenii, quid sanctitatis, quid puritatis invenerim vere•• dicers, ne fidem credulitatis ex ceda• & tihi mai•rem delorem intutiam recordanti quanto bon• caru eris. Hier. Mar. ep. tem, 1.
Quid in illa Virtues, quid, Ingeny, quid sanctitatis, quid puritatis invenerim vere•• Dicers, ne fidem credulitatis ex ceda• & tihi mai•rem delorem intutiam recordanti quanto bon• caru eris. Hier. Mar. Epistle. tem, 1.
