The conuerts happines· A comfortable sermon preached at S. Maries Spittle in London, in Easter-weeke, the 19. April. 1609. By Thomas Iackson, Bachelour of Diuinitie, and preacher of Gods word, at Wye in Kent.
IT is a true saying (Right Honourable, Right Worshipfull, and dearely beloued Men, Brethren and Fathers.) That Gods Schoole is more of affection, then vnderstanding;
IT is a true saying (Right Honourable, Right Worshipful, and dearly Beloved Men, Brothers and Father's.) That God's School is more of affection, then understanding;
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Both these therefore as a paire of Turtle Doues ought to bee sacrificed vnto God, for to know and vnderstand much, without zeale and deuotion, is but Painted hypocrisie:
Both these Therefore as a pair of Turtle Dove ought to be sacrificed unto God, for to know and understand much, without zeal and devotion, is but Painted hypocrisy:
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and to bee zealous and deuoute without knowledge and vnderstanding; is but blind singularitie. But in these dayes the second Lesson is more needfull to be taught and vrged,
and to be zealous and devout without knowledge and understanding; is but blind singularity. But in these days the second lesson is more needful to be taught and urged,
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Giue me leaue then in your wonted Christian patience, hauing not long since in publike and solemne place by Doctrine, informed your minds and vnderstandings, in the knowledge of your dueties;
Give me leave then in your wonted Christian patience, having not long since in public and solemn place by Doctrine, informed your minds and understandings, in the knowledge of your duties;
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For which purpose I haue chosen this excellent portion of Scripture to intreate of, wherein Saint Iohn (by the direction of Gods holy spirit) doth Graphically describe the heauenly happinesse of a Conuert soule:
For which purpose I have chosen this excellent portion of Scripture to entreat of, wherein Saint John (by the direction of God's holy Spirit) does Graphically describe the heavenly happiness of a Convert soul:
Iohn, the Disciple whom Iesus loued, and who leaned on his Lords brest, being first put into a vessell of scalding Oyle by Traian; and afterwards, For the word of God,
John, the Disciple whom Iesus loved, and who leaned on his lords breast, being First put into a vessel of scalding Oil by Trajan; and afterwards, For the word of God,
So, in good time, hee doeth appeare to his beloued Iohn in this poore Ile, and comfort him in his exile, with sweete voices, heauenly visions, and most glorious Reuelations.
So, in good time, he doth appear to his Beloved John in this poor I'll, and Comfort him in his exile, with sweet voices, heavenly visions, and most glorious Revelations.
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It is called (according to the Greeke Apocalyps: and (according to the Latine) Reuelation ) that is to say, a Discouerie or Manifestation of thinges which before were hidden and secret, in respect of men,
It is called (according to the Greek Apocalypse: and (according to the Latin) Revelation) that is to say, a Discovery or Manifestation of things which before were hidden and secret, in respect of men,
Which very Title doth most notably confute the Argument which the Iesuites vse, whereby to discourage the People of God from reading and searching of this Booke:
Which very Title does most notably confute the Argument which the Iesuites use, whereby to discourage the People of God from reading and searching of this Book:
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For what though Saint Augustine and others haue spoken of the darkenesse and obscure mysteries of this Booke, Tot Sacramenta, quot verba, etiam singulis multiplices latent intelligentiae:
For what though Saint Augustine and Others have spoken of the darkness and Obscure Mysteres of this Book, Tot Sacraments, quot verba, etiam Singulis multiplices latent intelligentiae:
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One of the ancient Fathers saith truely, (writing vpon a Sentence of Daniel, viz. that the booke should be sealed till the end of the time determined ) euery Prophesie is darke before it be fulfilled, but then it is cleare;
One of the ancient Father's Says truly, (writing upon a Sentence of daniel, viz. that the book should be sealed till the end of the time determined) every Prophesy is dark before it be fulfilled, but then it is clear;
so, many things might seeme very darke Aenigmaes to those godly learned Fathers, who liued before the fulfilling of them, which nowe vnto vs are most cleare, and euident Reuelations.
so, many things might seem very dark Enigmas to those godly learned Father's, who lived before the fulfilling of them, which now unto us Are most clear, and evident Revelations.
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The Booke containeth (and may fitly bee diuided into) three Visions, as it were into three generall Partes, the first is contayned in the three first Chapters:
The Book Containeth (and may fitly be divided into) three Visions, as it were into three general Parts, the First is contained in the three First Chapters:
The first Vision is of seuen golden Candlesticks, and seauen Starres, representing seuen famous Churches and their Bishops in Asia minor, to which hee was directed to write so many seuerall Epistles, viz. Ephesus, Smirnah, Pergamus, Thyatire, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, and he chose rather to write to these Gentile Churches in Asia,
The First Vision is of seuen golden Candlesticks, and seauen Stars, representing seuen famous Churches and their Bishops in Asia minor, to which he was directed to write so many several Epistles, viz. Ephesus, Smirnah, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, and he chosen rather to write to these Gentile Churches in Asia,
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and the doctrine therin contained, so neerly cōcerneth euery one, that the Conclusion of euery Epistle is, Let him that hath an eare, heare what the Spirit saith vnto the Churches.
and the Doctrine therein contained, so nearly concerns every one, that the Conclusion of every Epistle is, Let him that hath an ear, hear what the Spirit Says unto the Churches.
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The seuenth and last Epistle was written to the Angel or Bishop of the Church of Laodicaa, of which name there were diuers Cities, one in Macedonia, another in Syria, this was doubtlesse a most famous Citie in Asia, scituate in the Countrie of Caria; builded as Histories witnesse by Antiochus Theos, and honoured with his wiues name Laodicaea, and sometimes called ( Diospolis. ) Some suppose that Saint Paul did Preach the Gospell vnto this Church,
The Seventh and last Epistle was written to the Angel or Bishop of the Church of Laodicaa, of which name there were diverse Cities, one in Macedonia, Another in Syria, this was doubtless a most famous city in Asia, situate in the Country of Caria; built as Histories witness by Antiochus Theos, and honoured with his wives name Laodicea, and sometime called (Diospolis.) some suppose that Saint Paul did Preach the Gospel unto this Church,
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and the first Epistle to Timothie is subscribed to haue beene written from Laodicaea; but others more probably gather that the subscription is erronious,
and the First Epistle to Timothy is subscribed to have been written from Laodicea; but Others more probably gather that the subscription is erroneous,
because in that Epistle written to the Colossians (which was written at Rome in his last troubles a little before his death) hee saith expresly they had neuer seene his person.
Because in that Epistle written to the colossians (which was written At Room in his last Troubles a little before his death) he Says expressly they had never seen his person.
and hath three parts, viz. first, a Commandement, ( Write. ) Secondly, the Person from whom, described by three things, viz. first Amen, secondly, Faithfull and true witnesse, thirdly, Beginning of the creatures of God.
and hath three parts, viz. First, a Commandment, (Write.) Secondly, the Person from whom, described by three things, viz. First Amen, secondly, Faithful and true witness, Thirdly, Beginning of the creatures of God.
Thirdly, the persons to whom he must write described, first, by his office, an Angel, secondly by the place where, of Laodicaea. The second part of this Epistle containeth a generall proposition, in these wordes;
Thirdly, the Persons to whom he must write described, First, by his office, an Angel, secondly by the place where, of Laodicea. The second part of this Epistle Containeth a general proposition, in these words;
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I know thy workes: The third generall part is spent in a narration, in the latter part of the 15. and throughout the 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. The fourth and last part, is the conclusion, in the 21. and 22. verses,
I know thy works: The third general part is spent in a narration, in the latter part of the 15. and throughout the 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. The fourth and last part, is the conclusion, in the 21. and 22. Verses,
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that is, they knew the truth, but liued in a carelesse mediocrity, and idle security; they did neither vtterly denie the Gospel, nor soundly professe it;
that is, they knew the truth, but lived in a careless mediocrity, and idle security; they did neither utterly deny the Gospel, nor soundly profess it;
they were neither professed enemies, nor sound friends, but wholy plied their trades & merchandise, not greatly caring which end went forward in Gods matters,
they were neither professed enemies, nor found Friends, but wholly plied their trades & merchandise, not greatly caring which end went forward in God's matters,
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yea, hee telleth them flatly this is their estate, and that they were deceiued, for they thought themselues rich and increased with goods, and had neede of nothing;
yea, he Telleth them flatly this is their estate, and that they were deceived, for they Thought themselves rich and increased with goods, and had need of nothing;
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when as in truth, they were wretched, and miserable, and poore, and blind, and naked; and therefore this will be the end of it, if they continue in this state:
when as in truth, they were wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked; and Therefore this will be the end of it, if they continue in this state:
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so if wee make application hereof to our selues, wee shall find, that most Congregations, men and women in this land, are fearefully growing luke-warm,
so if we make application hereof to our selves, we shall find, that most Congregations, men and women in this land, Are fearfully growing lukewarm,
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Thirdly and lastly, hee doth very grauely admonish them, first to make good vse of their corrections, by becomming more zealous and amending, in the verse immediatly going before;
Thirdly and lastly, he does very gravely admonish them, First to make good use of their corrections, by becoming more zealous and amending, in the verse immediately going before;
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yea, with the Arke I haue long floted ▪ but now am arriued on the mountaine of Armeniah, and (I hope not vnprofitably) made way to the Scripture that I purpose to insist vpon:
yea, with the Ark I have long floated ▪ but now am arrived on the mountain of Armeniah, and (I hope not unprofitably) made Way to the Scripture that I purpose to insist upon:
I ( stand ) secondly the place where hee standeth, ( at the doore ) thirdly what he doth standing at the doore ( and knocke ) In the promises two things are to be considered, viz. first the conditions whereon;
I (stand) secondly the place where he Stands, (At the door) Thirdly what he does standing At the door (and knock) In the promises two things Are to be considered, viz. First the conditions whereon;
in the conditions, two things are to be considered, viz. first, the generalitie and largenesse of them, in these words of Proclamation ( if any man ) secondly, the Conditions themselues, which are two, viz. first ( to heare his voyce ) secondly, ( to open the doore. ) The promises made vpon these conditions, are two, viz. first, perpetuall abode, (( I will come in vnto him ) secondly, perpetuall reioycing together, expressed by the Metaphor of feasting or banquetting, which is twofold, viz. first, the Sinners feasting of Christ ( I will suppe with him ) and secondly, Christs feasting of the Sinner, ( and he with me ) The note of attention set at the doore of my Text, doth knocke at the doores of your hearts,
in the conditions, two things Are to be considered, viz. First, the generality and largeness of them, in these words of Proclamation (if any man) secondly, the Conditions themselves, which Are two, viz. First (to hear his voice) secondly, (to open the door.) The promises made upon these conditions, Are two, viz. First, perpetual Abided, ((I will come in unto him) secondly, perpetual rejoicing together, expressed by the Metaphor of feasting or banqueting, which is twofold, viz. First, the Sinners feasting of christ (I will sup with him) and secondly, Christ feasting of the Sinner, (and he with me) The note of attention Set At the door of my Text, does knock At the doors of your hearts,
and he said, Except I see in his hands the print of the nayles, I will not beleeue. Thus for greater certaintie and assurance of the Lords neere comming to Iudgement, Saint Iude vseth this phrase of speech, Behold, he commeth with thousands of his Saints, to giue iudgement against all men. And Saint Iohn to like purpose, hath the like phrase, Behold, hee commeth with cloudes, viz. he commeth so certainely,
and he said, Except I see in his hands the print of the nails, I will not believe. Thus for greater certainty and assurance of the lords near coming to Judgement, Saint Iude uses this phrase of speech, Behold, he comes with thousands of his Saints, to give judgement against all men. And Saint John to like purpose, hath the like phrase, Behold, he comes with Clouds, viz. he comes so Certainly,
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as when Christ, the Prince of peace and eternall glory, should come into the Citie of Ierusalem, to the great ioy of all such as receiued him, the Euangelist cyting the words of the Prophet Zacharie, sayeth, Goe tell the daughter of Sion,
as when christ, the Prince of peace and Eternal glory, should come into the city of Ierusalem, to the great joy of all such as received him, the Evangelist citing the words of the Prophet Zacharias, Saith, Go tell the daughter of Sion,
but ( standeth ) as most desirous to enter, and patiently expecteth the sinners leisure. Behold, hee standeth not in the Hall, Parlour, or Chamber, places and roomes for friends,
but (Stands) as most desirous to enter, and patiently Expects the Sinners leisure. Behold, he Stands not in the Hall, Parlour, or Chamber, places and rooms for Friends,
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and of comfort, entertainement, and content, but at the ( doore ) in the open ayre, a place for strangers and enemies, where the head is filled with dew,
and of Comfort, entertainment, and content, but At the (door) in the open air, a place for Strangers and enemies, where the head is filled with due,
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which in English is expressed, and in the Greeke and Latine verbs implicitly included; ( I ) stand, viz. ( I ) that am all one with my Father: ( I ) that am full of grace and trueth: ( I ) that am the Lord of glory: ( I ) that haue made all things: ( I ) in whom the fulnesse of the Godhead dwelleth bodily: ( I ) that for thee and thy saluation came downe from heauen, tooke vpon mee the forme of a seruant,
which in English is expressed, and in the Greek and Latin verbs implicitly included; (I) stand, viz. (I) that am all one with my Father: (I) that am full of grace and truth: (I) that am the Lord of glory: (I) that have made all things: (I) in whom the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily: (I) that for thee and thy salvation Come down from heaven, took upon me the Form of a servant,
Oh, what kindnesse is this, that the Lord of glory vouchsafeth to stand & knocke at the doore of his Church, which he hath pronounced already, to be wretched,
O, what kindness is this, that the Lord of glory vouchsafeth to stand & knock At the door of his Church, which he hath pronounced already, to be wretched,
and miserable, poore and blind, and naked? Will you see the loathsome condition of vs all by nature? Then hearken what God saith by his Prophet, In the day of thy Natiuitie when thou wast borne, thy Nauell was not cut, thou wast not washed with water,
and miserable, poor and blind, and naked? Will you see the loathsome condition of us all by nature? Then harken what God Says by his Prophet, In the day of thy Nativity when thou wast born, thy Navel was not Cut, thou wast not washed with water,
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and when I passed by thee, I saw thee polluted in thine owne blood, and I said vnto thee, thou shalt liue. Oh herein is loue, not that we loued him, but he loued vs:
and when I passed by thee, I saw thee polluted in thine own blood, and I said unto thee, thou shalt live. O herein is love, not that we loved him, but he loved us:
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Secondly, let vs hence (to the shame of the faces of vs all) obserue, our great vnthankfulnesse and vnkindnesse towards Christ, that will not open vnto him,
Secondly, let us hence (to the shame of the faces of us all) observe, our great unthankfulness and unkindness towards christ, that will not open unto him,
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What a shame then is it, that the King of heauen knocking at the doores of our hearts, we should heare him as aloofe off, stand vpon tearmes and conditions, with if,
What a shame then is it, that the King of heaven knocking At the doors of our hearts, we should hear him as aloof off, stand upon terms and conditions, with if,
and I haue washed my feete, and yet this is not all, but to fill vp the measure of our vnkindnesse and vnthankfulnesse (as Christ checked the Iewes, saying, If another come in his owne name, him ye receiue,
and I have washed my feet, and yet this is not all, but to fill up the measure of our unkindness and unthankfulness (as christ checked the Iewes, saying, If Another come in his own name, him you receive,
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Yea (though I am most vnworthie of all) seeing the Lord hath vouchsafed me this houre, this day, to bee his Spokesman and Suitor, to wooe and intreat you,
Yea (though I am most unworthy of all) seeing the Lord hath vouchsafed me this hour, this day, to be his Spokesman and Suitor, to woo and entreat you,
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doest thou weepe and mourne? he wil wipe all teares from thine eies, and fill thee with such occasions of gladnesse, that the very broken bones shall reioyce:
dost thou weep and mourn? he will wipe all tears from thine eyes, and fill thee with such occasions of gladness, that the very broken bones shall rejoice:
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as to shew fauour and kindenesse: and the Predicate is threefold; the first declareth his gesture, which is ( standing ) whereby three things are signified:
as to show favour and kindness: and the Predicate is threefold; the First Declareth his gesture, which is (standing) whereby three things Are signified:
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nor lyeth not aloofe off, as carelesse whether he enter or no but ( standeth ) at the doore (as it were) harkening and listening, ready to enter vpon euery occasion:
nor lies not aloof off, as careless whither he enter or no but (Stands) At the door (as it were) Harkening and listening, ready to enter upon every occasion:
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Yea, and that none shal open in vaine, hearken what Dauid saith, Lord thou hearest the desire of the poore, thou preparest their hearts, and thou bendest thine eare vnto them: Yea, harken what God himselfe saith, While they speake I will heare,
Yea, and that none shall open in vain, harken what David Says, Lord thou Hearst the desire of the poor, thou preparest their hearts, and thou bendest thine ear unto them: Yea, harken what God himself Says, While they speak I will hear,
I thought, I will confesse against my selfe, my wickednesse vnto the Lord, and thou forgauest the punishment of my sinne: Selah. Aremarkeable sentence indeede:
I Thought, I will confess against my self, my wickedness unto the Lord, and thou forgavest the punishment of my sin: Selac. Remarkable sentence indeed:
The prodigall sonne but resoluing in himselfe, I will rise and goe to my father, and say vnto him, father, I haue sinned against heauen and before thee:
The prodigal son but resolving in himself, I will rise and go to my father, and say unto him, father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee:
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Secondly, this gesture doth signifie the great patience of Christ towards poore sinners, who ( because he would not his death, but rather that hee might come to repentance and be saued :) finding the doore shut, giueth not a call, a rappe,
Secondly, this gesture does signify the great patience of christ towards poor Sinners, who (Because he would not his death, but rather that he might come to Repentance and be saved:) finding the door shut, gives not a call, a rap,
Peace be vnto this house vvas sounded to euery doore vvhere the Apostles entred: it is Gods manner first to discharge a warning Peece before he batter;
Peace be unto this house was sounded to every door where the Apostles entered: it is God's manner First to discharge a warning Piece before he batter;
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whereof Saint Peter speaketh with wonder, when once the long suffering of God abode in the daies of Noah: great was his patience towards his people Israel, to whom he sent all his Prophets, rising early euery day;
whereof Saint Peter speaks with wonder, when once the long suffering of God Abided in the days of Noah: great was his patience towards his people Israel, to whom he sent all his prophets, rising early every day;
and of whom he complained, saying, All the day long haue I spred out mine hands to a rebellious people: which thing, was shadowed out by our Sauiour Christ, both in the Parable of the planted Vineyard, let out vnto Husbandmen, to whom the Owner sent his Seruants againe,
and of whom he complained, saying, All the day long have I spread out mine hands to a rebellious people: which thing, was shadowed out by our Saviour christ, both in the Parable of the planted Vineyard, let out unto Husbandmen, to whom the Owner sent his Servants again,
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but threatned them with destruction, that so they might bee preserued from destruction; for the Message of their Ouerthrow, was the Ouerthrow of the Message;
but threatened them with destruction, that so they might be preserved from destruction; for the Message of their Overthrow, was the Overthrow of the Message;
But what neede wee moe examples for proofe of Gods Patience, seeing the worst Seruant in the house hath confessed it, My Master is gone into a farre Countrie,
But what need we more Examples for proof of God's Patience, seeing the worst Servant in the house hath confessed it, My Master is gone into a Far Country,
but euen exhaust, and spent, and emptied the rich Treasures of his Bountifulnes, Patience, & long Suffering, vpon this Church of England, wherein we liue;
but even exhaust, and spent, and emptied the rich Treasures of his Bountifulness, Patience, & long Suffering, upon this Church of England, wherein we live;
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as he did to Israel. But as long as all these times being put together come vnto, hath the Lord stood at our doores, knocking by his word, mercies & iudgments euery way seeking and waiting our couuersion:
as he did to Israel. But as long as all these times being put together come unto, hath the Lord stood At our doors, knocking by his word, Mercies & Judgments every Way seeking and waiting our couuersion:
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When the old World would take no warning, but gaue themselues to eating & drinking, buying and selling, building and planting, marrying and giuing in marriage,
When the old World would take no warning, but gave themselves to eating & drinking, buying and selling, building and planting, marrying and giving in marriage,
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at the last, sware they should not enter into his rest, and was so obstinate against them, that if Moses and Samuel had stood before him to craue pardon,
At the last, sware they should not enter into his rest, and was so obstinate against them, that if Moses and Samuel had stood before him to crave pardon,
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And what shall become of the Figtree, if digged round about and dounged, it still keepe the ground barren? it must bee hewen downe and cast into the fire:
And what shall become of the Fig tree, if dug round about and dounged, it still keep the ground barren? it must be hewn down and cast into the fire:
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Oh tremble and quake for feare, that these knockings & motions should cease, and thou neuer any more haue any sparke of remorse or godly sorrow vnto repentance,
O tremble and quake for Fear, that these knockings & motions should cease, and thou never any more have any spark of remorse or godly sorrow unto Repentance,
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Yea, if this day thou hearest the voyce of Christ, and sensibly perceiuest Christs spirit moouing thee to repentance, giue eare to that Voyce, entertaine those Motions,
Yea, if this day thou Hearst the voice of christ, and sensibly perceivest Christ Spirit moving thee to Repentance, give ear to that Voice, entertain those Motions,
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and therefore the Apostle did bowe his knees vnto God, most earnestly begging of God, that the Ephesians might haue grace to open the doores of their hearts, that Christ might dwell in them by faith.
and Therefore the Apostle did bow his knees unto God, most earnestly begging of God, that the Ephesians might have grace to open the doors of their hearts, that christ might dwell in them by faith.
Here then we are all of vs taught, if we will haue any benefite from those sweet and comfortable promises following, to open the doores of our hearts vnto Christ.
Here then we Are all of us taught, if we will have any benefit from those sweet and comfortable promises following, to open the doors of our hearts unto christ.
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and blind, and poore, and naked, and the neerest that Christ was vnto them ( he stoode at the doore ) and truely if there were a due triall and examination, I feare most mens Conuersion would prooue but Copper, not able to abide the touchstone,
and blind, and poor, and naked, and the nearest that christ was unto them (he stood At the door) and truly if there were a due trial and examination, I Fear most men's Conversion would prove but Copper, not able to abide the touchstone,
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and if they were weighed in the ballance of of the sanctuarie, Balthasars Embleme may bee written in their foreheads, Thou hast beene weighed in the ballance,
and if they were weighed in the balance of of the sanctuary, Balthasars Emblem may be written in their foreheads, Thou hast been weighed in the balance,
First, hee commeth like a strong and mightie man, and therefore if thou hast opened vnto him, he hath bound Sathan, spoyled his house, dispossessed sinne, and abandoned death and hell:
First, he comes like a strong and mighty man, and Therefore if thou hast opened unto him, he hath bound Sathan, spoiled his house, dispossessed sin, and abandoned death and hell:
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How standest thou affected? Doest thou hate those euill things which thou hast loued? Dost thou loathe thy former vncleane conuersation? And abhorre thine old sinnes? Dost thou euery day striue to be more righteous and lesse sinfull? Defying the garment spotted with the flesh,
How Standest thou affected? Dost thou hate those evil things which thou hast loved? Dost thou loathe thy former unclean Conversation? And abhor thine old Sins? Dost thou every day strive to be more righteous and less sinful? Defying the garment spotted with the Flesh,
And for all the world, would not be in thy former prophane condition of life? Doeth thy soule abound with spirituall ioy, peace, humilitie, patience, brotherly kindnesse,
And for all the world, would not be in thy former profane condition of life? Doth thy soul abound with spiritual joy, peace, humility, patience, brotherly kindness,
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and loue, is thine heart enflamed with the zeale of the glory of God, and hast thou a burning desire, that the name and glorious Gospel of Christ may bee magnified? And doeth it grieue and vexe thee,
and love, is thine heart inflamed with the zeal of the glory of God, and hast thou a burning desire, that the name and glorious Gospel of christ may be magnified? And doth it grieve and vex thee,
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But if on the other-side, thou hast nothing to stand vpon, but thou hast been thus and thus long an Hearer of the word, Receiuer of the Sacraments, Professor of Religion,
But if on the otherside, thou hast nothing to stand upon, but thou hast been thus and thus long an Hearer of the word, Receiver of the Sacraments, Professor of Religion,
but thine heart is set vpon the vanities, pleasures and delights of the flesh; as occasion serueth, thou abusest, thy tongue to lying, slaundering, swearing, and blaspheming;
but thine heart is Set upon the vanities, pleasures and delights of the Flesh; as occasion serveth, thou abusest, thy tongue to lying, slandering, swearing, and blaspheming;
The third and last Praedicate, declareth the Action of Christ at the doore, viz. ( he knocketh ) yea, the Originall signifieth, to knocke with great power and force,
The third and last Predicate, Declareth the Actium of christ At the door, viz. (he knocketh) yea, the Original signifies, to knock with great power and force,
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so me thinketh, this word calleth vpon vs to stand still a while, and march no furder in this text, til we haue thankfully wondred at and considered, the infinite loue and goodnesse of Christ towards his poore Church,
so me Thinketh, this word calls upon us to stand still a while, and march no further in this text, till we have thankfully wondered At and considered, the infinite love and Goodness of christ towards his poor Church,
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as he came to Eliah, but doth beate and bounse at the doore, offering mercy when they refuse it, that so he may be found of them, that neuer sought him:
as he Come to Elijah, but does beat and bounce At the door, offering mercy when they refuse it, that so he may be found of them, that never sought him:
No sooner had Adam and Euah sinned, but God commeth to seeke them out, and knocketh at the doore, Adam, where art thou? which was rather an Increpation then an Interogation, that Adam might consider, not in what place,
No sooner had Adam and Eve sinned, but God comes to seek them out, and knocketh At the door, Adam, where art thou? which was rather an Increpation then an Interrogation, that Adam might Consider, not in what place,
Alexander and Pompey, with al their power, could neuer so shake the doore and foundation of a sinners heart as the meanest Minister of Christ (being quallified with competent Graces of God,
Alexander and Pompey, with all their power, could never so shake the door and Foundation of a Sinners heart as the Meanest Minister of christ (being qualified with competent Graces of God,
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euen with bands of loue: what these bands of loue were, Moses declareth, where speaking of Israel, he saith, God found him in the land of the wildernesse, in a wast and roaring wildernesse:
even with bans of love: what these bans of love were, Moses Declareth, where speaking of Israel, he Says, God found him in the land of the Wilderness, in a waste and roaring Wilderness:
then thirdly, he knocketh by his ( corrections ) as tempestuous and vnseafonable weather, strange apparitions, vnknowne Comets, quaking of earth, ouerflowing of waters, famine, pestilence, rumours of warres, Diuelish conspiracies, sickenesse, losse of goods, and innumerable such like miseries:
then Thirdly, he knocketh by his (corrections) as tempestuous and vnseafonable weather, strange apparitions, unknown Comets, quaking of earth, overflowing of waters, famine, pestilence, rumours of wars, Devilish conspiracies, sickness, loss of goods, and innumerable such like misery's:
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so good and profitable a thing correction is, therefore Christ telleth his Church, in the verse immediatly going before my Text, So many as I loue, I rebuke, (which is chiefely to be referred vnto words,) & chasten (which is chiefely to bereferredvnto the rod, & sharpenes of Discipline: therfore be zealous and amend:
so good and profitable a thing correction is, Therefore christ Telleth his Church, in the verse immediately going before my Text, So many as I love, I rebuke, (which is chiefly to be referred unto words,) & chasten (which is chiefly to bereferredvnto the rod, & sharpness of Discipline: Therefore be zealous and amend:
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The fourth and last meanes whereby he prepareth vnto regeneration (regenerateth the prepared ▪ and doeth helpe the regenerate vnto the end) is the sweete and powerfull working, instinct, inspirations and motions of his good spirit;
The fourth and last means whereby he Prepareth unto regeneration (regenerateth the prepared ▪ and doth help the regenerate unto the end) is the sweet and powerful working, instinct, inspirations and motions of his good Spirit;
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without which all other knockings are ineffectuall to cause the smner to open vnto him: for though we be neuer so much called vpon by the ministry of the word,
without which all other knockings Are ineffectual to cause the smner to open unto him: for though we be never so much called upon by the Ministry of the word,
and al his seruants, and al his land, & the great temptations, miracles, and wonders, yet the Lord hath not giuen you an heart to perceiue, and eyes to see,
and all his Servants, and all his land, & the great temptations, Miracles, and wonders, yet the Lord hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see,
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yea, taken such a Delight to doe thee good, and euen to empty the Treasure of his Mercies vpon thee, that most doe thinke it a great Happinesse, to shrowde themselues within thy Borders:
yea, taken such a Delight to do thee good, and even to empty the Treasure of his mercies upon thee, that most do think it a great Happiness, to shroud themselves within thy Borders:
It was once sayde of Rome, but may now more truely bee said of thee, that thou art an Epitome of all Gods mercies elsewhere bestowed vpon all the Churches and Common-wealths in the World.
It was once said of Room, but may now more truly be said of thee, that thou art an Epitome of all God's Mercies elsewhere bestowed upon all the Churches and Commonwealths in the World.
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ratling of Armor, roaring of Cannons, so neere our Borders, that some of our houses haue trembled with the reporte thereof &c. He hath alwaies watched ouer thee to preserue thee from the like desolation.
rattling of Armour, roaring of Cannons, so near our Borders, that Some of our houses have trembled with the report thereof etc. He hath always watched over thee to preserve thee from the like desolation.
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how those, who now, we hope, are our friends (and God make them so to vs and the Trueth) but then, we know, were our proud and cruell Enemies, who came with an vnquenchable furie,
how those, who now, we hope, Are our Friends (and God make them so to us and the Truth) but then, we know, were our proud and cruel Enemies, who Come with an unquenchable fury,
as against Pharace•; yea, the Starres in their courses, as against the horses and chariots of Siserah; that wee and our posterities may confesse with the Israelites, The Lord hath triumphed gloriously ouer his enemies, the Horse and his Rider, [ the Ship and his Sailer ] hath he ouerthrowen in the midst of the Sea.
as against Pharace•; yea, the Stars in their courses, as against the Horses and chariots of Siserah; that we and our Posterities may confess with the Israelites, The Lord hath triumphed gloriously over his enemies, the Horse and his Rider, [ the Ship and his Sailer ] hath he overthrown in the midst of the Sea.
Secondly, the day is now come and gone, which our enemies so longed for, and wee so feared, would haue beene the Bane of the Gospell, the Shipwrack of our Peace, and Breake-necke of our Prosperitie;
Secondly, the day is now come and gone, which our enemies so longed for, and we so feared, would have been the Bane of the Gospel, the Shipwreck of our Peace, and Breakneck of our Prosperity;
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I meane that dismall day, when that glorious Instrument of Englands happinesse, renowmed ELIZABETH (the Glorie of her Sexe, the Paragon of Princes, the Myracle of the Christian,
I mean that dismal day, when that glorious Instrument of Englands happiness, renowned ELIZABETH (the Glory of her Sex, the Paragon of Princes, the Miracle of the Christian,
But behold, and wonder at Gods mercie, no sooner did our Sunne set, but in a moment (as it were) passing thorough the other Hemisphere, it rose againe, giuing vs greater hope of the continuance of our ioyfull day, giuing vs a Religious, prudent,
But behold, and wonder At God's mercy, no sooner did our Sun Set, but in a moment (as it were) passing through the other Hemisphere, it rose again, giving us greater hope of the Continuance of our joyful day, giving us a Religious, prudent,
whose very name Proclaimed, did so daunt the crue of idle rogues, and inordinate walkers (who thought at that time like Vultures to haue deuoured the fruits of honest mens labours,
whose very name Proclaimed, did so daunt the crew of idle rogues, and inordinate walker's (who Thought At that time like Vultures to have devoured the fruits of honest men's labours,
since a bloody company of Romish Pyoners, and Antichristian Mole-warpes, had plotted a most prodigious, and neuer pararelled treason, in a subterraneous vault;
since a bloody company of Romish Pioneers, and Antichristian Mole-warpes, had plotted a most prodigious, and never pararelled treason, in a subterraneous vault;
with one sulphurous mornings blast, to haue brought a generall destruction vpon Moses and Aaron, Princes and Peeres, Commanders & Commoners; Yea, Church and Common-wealth:
with one sulphurous morning's blast, to have brought a general destruction upon Moses and Aaron, Princes and Peers, Commanders & Commoners; Yea, Church and Commonwealth:
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but see the goodnesse of God (that all the glory may be his, who neither slumbereth nor sleepeth) who at that very time made them bewray themselues, notwithstanding all their vowed and deiurated secresie;
but see the Goodness of God (that all the glory may be his, who neither Slumbereth nor Sleepeth) who At that very time made them bewray themselves, notwithstanding all their vowed and deiurated secrecy;
and by a spirit of diuination in the mouth of our Kingly Prophet, (construing contrary to letter and arte, their more then Aenigmaticall and Hieroglyphicall letter) discouered, preuented,
and by a Spirit of divination in the Mouth of our Kingly Prophet, (construing contrary to Letter and art, their more then Enigmatical and Hieroglyphical Letter) discovered, prevented,
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thy Christalline riuer of Thames, running along thy side with her siluer streame, to make glad the Citie of God had bin Dyed red like the riuers of Egipt, with the blood which had run from the streets,
thy Crystalline river of Thames, running along thy side with her silver stream, to make glad the city of God had been Died read like the Rivers of Egypt, with the blood which had run from the streets,
as from so many master veines, thine houses set on flaming fire, thy Shoppes and Store-houses rifled, thy wiues and daughters abused, thy children dashed against the stones,
as from so many master Veins, thine houses Set on flaming fire, thy Shops and Storehouses rifled, thy wives and daughters abused, thy children dashed against the stones,
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Oh that the remembrance of these things were written in Stone or Lead, with an Iron Penne, that we and our posterity for euer might say, praysed be the Lord, that hath not giuen vs for a prey to their teeth. Amen.
O that the remembrance of these things were written in Stone or Led, with an Iron Penne, that we and our posterity for ever might say, praised be the Lord, that hath not given us for a prey to their teeth. Amen.
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treasons against our King and Countrey, haue beene manie and mighty, monstrous to be imagined, from a number of Lions whelpes, lurking in their Dennes,
treasons against our King and Country, have been many and mighty, monstrous to be imagined, from a number of Lions whelps, lurking in their Dens,
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Now although it ought to be sufficient vnto vs all, to moue vs to open vnto him, to heare him say, that ( he standeth at the doore and knocketh ) yet our louing Sauiour, knowing the dulnes of flesh & blood, vnto that which concerneth mans eternall good;
Now although it ought to be sufficient unto us all, to move us to open unto him, to hear him say, that (he Stands At the door and knocketh) yet our loving Saviour, knowing the dulness of Flesh & blood, unto that which concerns men Eternal good;
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and also considering how apt the nature of man is to be stirred vp by rewardes, the rather to moue and allure vs vnto this holy duety of opening vnto him, hee doth in the second place, propose promises of ample reward, ( If any man heare my voice,
and also considering how apt the nature of man is to be stirred up by rewards, the rather to move and allure us unto this holy duty of opening unto him, he does in the second place, propose promises of ample reward, (If any man hear my voice,
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Viz. first the conditions, ( If any man heare my voice, and open the doore ) secondly the promises, vpon the performance of these conditions, which are two, Viz. ( I will come in vnto him ) and I will suppe with him and he with me.
Viz. First the conditions, (If any man hear my voice, and open the door) secondly the promises, upon the performance of these conditions, which Are two, Viz. (I will come in unto him) and I will sup with him and he with me.
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) In the conditions we are to obserue, first the generality of them, ( If any man ) secondly, the conditions themselues, which are two, Viz. first, ( to heare his voice ) secondly, ( to open the doore. ) For the first, it is to be noted, what a generall Proclamation Christ maketh, including all, excluding none,
) In the conditions we Are to observe, First the generality of them, (If any man) secondly, the conditions themselves, which Are two, Viz. First, (to hear his voice) secondly, (to open the door.) For the First, it is to be noted, what a general Proclamation christ makes, including all, excluding none,
Howsoeuer the Inuisible Church of God (an Article and obiect of our faith) hath bin, is and shall be, Catholicke, that is, generall, extended to all places, all times,
Howsoever the Invisible Church of God (an Article and Object of our faith) hath been, is and shall be, Catholic, that is, general, extended to all places, all times,
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and all kinds of persons, yet the visible Church, which is discerned by the Ministry of the word and Sacraments, was for a long time within the Tents of Shem, and amongst the posteritie of Heber: called Hebrewes;
and all Kinds of Persons, yet the visible Church, which is discerned by the Ministry of the word and Sacraments, was for a long time within the Tents of Shem, and among the posterity of Heber: called Hebrews;
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and answered the poore woman of Canaan, It is not good to take the childrens bread and cast it vnto dogges. But now the partition wal being broken downe, we poore Gentiles that sate in darknesse and in the shadow of death haue seene a great light, we that were farre off are made neere, we that are Iaphets posteritie, are allured by the sweete sound of the Gospel, to come and dwell in the tents of Shem: The Apostles haue their Commission enlarged, You shall be my witnesses both in Iudeah and Ierusalem,
and answered the poor woman of Canaan, It is not good to take the Children's bred and cast it unto Dogs. But now the partition wall being broken down, we poor Gentiles that sat in darkness and in the shadow of death have seen a great Light, we that were Far off Are made near, we that Are Japhets posterity, Are allured by the sweet found of the Gospel, to come and dwell in the tents of Shem: The Apostles have their Commission enlarged, You shall be my Witnesses both in Judah and Ierusalem,
and in Samaria and to the ends of the world. Yea, Goe yee (saith Christ) into all the world, and Preach the Gospel to all creatures. I perceiue (saith Saint Peter ) there is no respect of persons with God,
and in Samaria and to the ends of the world. Yea, Go ye (Says christ) into all the world, and Preach the Gospel to all creatures. I perceive (Says Faint Peter) there is no respect of Persons with God,
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but in euery nation, Hee that feareth God and worketh righteousnesse, is accepted with him. The Iew may not bragge because of his kinred according to the flesh:
but in every Nation, He that fears God and works righteousness, is accepted with him. The Iew may not brag Because of his kindred according to the Flesh:
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he maketh his Proclamation generally, without any restriction, limitation, or exception (if any man) whosoeuer is hungrie may come to this feast, Whosoeuer is thirstie, may come to these waters of life, and drinke freely;
he makes his Proclamation generally, without any restriction, limitation, or exception (if any man) whosoever is hungry may come to this feast, Whosoever is thirsty, may come to these waters of life, and drink freely;
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The conditions thus generally propounded are two, First, (to heare his voice) Secondly, (to open the doore) for the first, there is no one duetie oftner commanded throughout the whole Booke of God,
The conditions thus generally propounded Are two, First, (to hear his voice) Secondly, (to open the door) for the First, there is no one duty oftener commanded throughout the Whole Book of God,
and statutes, which I teach you. The Prophet Esay biddeth, Incline your eares, heare and your soules shall liue, The Prophet Dauid calleth, Heare O my people, incline your eares to the words of my mouth; God the Father once,
and statutes, which I teach you. The Prophet Isaiah bids, Incline your ears, hear and your Souls shall live, The Prophet David calls, Hear Oh my people, incline your ears to the words of my Mouth; God the Father once,
And the conclusion of euery Epistle to those seuen Churches, is this, Let him that hath an heare, heare what the spirit saith to the Churches: And surely, no maruaile that we are thus often & earnestly called vpon,
And the conclusion of every Epistle to those seuen Churches, is this, Let him that hath an hear, hear what the Spirit Says to the Churches: And surely, no marvel that we Are thus often & earnestly called upon,
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yea, to beget faith (the excellentest point of heauenly wisedome) as Saint Paul saith, There is nothing in the world that Sathan more laboureth to hinder then Preaching and hearing:
yea, to beget faith (the excellentest point of heavenly Wisdom) as Saint Paul Says, There is nothing in the world that Sathan more Laboureth to hinder then Preaching and hearing:
but Sathan hindred me. Wherefore men and women had neede to strengthen themselues to the performance of this duetie, which that they may profitably doe. Three things are principally requisite, viz. First, Preparation before, Secondly, Attention during the time; Thirdly, Meditation afterwards.
but Sathan hindered me. Wherefore men and women had need to strengthen themselves to the performance of this duty, which that they may profitably do. Three things Are principally requisite, viz. First, Preparation before, Secondly, Attention during the time; Thirdly, Meditation afterwards.
Yea ▪ thus to heareis rather an office of the minde then of the care, which the Grammarians doe well call Animaduersion: such •earers the Gospel mencioneth, who are said to lay vp all those things which they heard in their hearts:
Yea ▪ thus to heareis rather an office of the mind then of the care, which the Grammarians do well call Animadversion: such •earers the Gospel mentioneth, who Are said to lay up all those things which they herd in their hearts:
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and hereby are Gods cleane Sheepe discerned, that hauing fedde in the greene Pastures of his word and Sacraments, they will chew the cudde, ruminate and meditate vpon that which they haue heard and receiued, which is both a profitable and a sweet thing;
and hereby Are God's clean Sheep discerned, that having fed in the green Pastures of his word and Sacraments, they will chew the cud, ruminate and meditate upon that which they have herd and received, which is both a profitable and a sweet thing;
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and are admitted into the fruition of inuisible and vnspeakeable companions and comforts: and Mary did keepe the sayings, and ponder them in her heart.
and Are admitted into the fruition of invisible and unspeakable Sodales and comforts: and Marry did keep the sayings, and ponder them in her heart.
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and yet as the holy Ghost witnesseth of the Beraeans, that they were more noble then they that dwelt at Thessalonica, which receiued the word with all readinesse:
and yet as the holy Ghost Witnesseth of the Bereans, that they were more noble then they that dwelled At Thessalonica, which received the word with all readiness:
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so is this the greatest, and maketh our hearts leape with ioy, to see your goodly assemblies, which (as Salomon saith) are like a flocke of Goates, which looke from the toppe of Mount Gilead;
so is this the greatest, and makes our hearts leap with joy, to see your goodly assemblies, which (as Solomon Says) Are like a flock of Goats, which look from the top of Mount Gilead;
The second condition required, is ( to open the doore ) our Sauiour else-where hath pronounced, Bles. sed are they that heare the word of God and keepe it. And Saint Paul saith, Not the hearers of the Law,
The second condition required, is (to open the door) our Saviour elsewhere hath pronounced, Bles. sed Are they that hear the word of God and keep it. And Saint Paul Says, Not the hearers of the Law,
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and blessed in future, our Sauiour here ioyneth these two conditions together, and let no man put them asunder, ( if any man heare my voice, and open the doore.
and blessed in future, our Saviour Here Joineth these two conditions together, and let no man put them asunder, (if any man hear my voice, and open the door.
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and made the heart, he can enter if hee list without any opening, but O vaine man, Know, he that made thee without thee, will not saue thee without thee;
and made the heart, he can enter if he list without any opening, but Oh vain man, Know, he that made thee without thee, will not save thee without thee;
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and therefore cease thy godlesse reasoning, and if thou hast any sparke of grace, whilest the time and meanes are affoorded thee, Worke out thy saluation with feare and trembling.
and Therefore cease thy godless reasoning, and if thou hast any spark of grace, whilst the time and means Are afforded thee, Work out thy salvation with Fear and trembling.
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or of his pure naturals, to open vnto Christ? Indeede the Rhemistes, Bellarmine, and other learned Papists, doe exceedingly magnifie, both in generall, mans pure naturals,
or of his pure naturals, to open unto christ? Indeed the Rheumatics, Bellarmine, and other learned Papists, do exceedingly magnify, both in general, men pure naturals,
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as herein being able to doe good workes congruously meritorious; And in particular, the libertie of will, as simply and absolutely actiue, in first conuersion;
as herein being able to do good works congruously meritorious; And in particular, the liberty of will, as simply and absolutely active, in First conversion;
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and to that end abuse this Text. But the holy Scriptures, godly Learned Fathers, and orthodoxe confessions of renowmed Churches, doe teach vs otherwise, viz. That all the imaginations of the thoughts of mans heart, are onely and continually euill,
and to that end abuse this Text. But the holy Scriptures, godly Learned Father's, and orthodox confessions of renowned Churches, do teach us otherwise, viz. That all the Imaginations of the thoughts of men heart, Are only and continually evil,
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The third and last Question is demaunded by the godly Protestant, who being desirous to open vnto Christ, is also desirous to know the meanes how the doore of the heart is ordinarily opened to receiue Christ,
The third and last Question is demanded by the godly Protestant, who being desirous to open unto christ, is also desirous to know the means how the door of the heart is ordinarily opened to receive christ,
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for whose full information, I giue such an one to vnderstand, that the hand that openeth the heart is the good spirit of God, the keye that this hand vseth, is the ministrie of the word, the graces wrought by his hand in that heart, which is or shall bee opened, are principally these two, first, Faith, and second Repentance:
for whose full information, I give such an one to understand, that the hand that Openeth the heart is the good Spirit of God, the key that this hand uses, is the Ministry of the word, the graces wrought by his hand in that heart, which is or shall be opened, Are principally these two, First, Faith, and second Repentance:
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and our vaine pleasures, or profits, Honour, or wealth haue stood in our way, that few haue resigned themselues in such resolute obedience vnto Christ, as they ought;
and our vain pleasures, or profits, Honour, or wealth have stood in our Way, that few have resigned themselves in such resolute Obedience unto christ, as they ought;
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and my Father will loue him, and we will come vnto him, and will dwell with him; And Saint Paul prayeth for the Ephesians, that Christ may dwell in their hearts by faith;
and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and will dwell with him; And Saint Paul Prayeth for the Ephesians, that christ may dwell in their hearts by faith;
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and if the Lord be with vs, who or what can be against vs? saith Saint Paul: there are two principal motiues, effectual (where is any grace) to open the heart:
and if the Lord be with us, who or what can be against us? Says Saint Paul: there Are two principal motives, effectual (where is any grace) to open the heart:
that the Prophecy might be fulfilled, I will smite the Shepheard, and the Sheepe of the flocke shall be scattered: but though our friends sticke neuer so fast vnto vs,
that the Prophecy might be fulfilled, I will smite the Shepherd, and the Sheep of the flock shall be scattered: but though our Friends stick never so fast unto us,
he can brook pouerty, sickenesse, persecution, slaunder or any misery, there is nothing maketh him weary of dwelling with vs but sinne, onely that doth seperate him and vs:
he can brook poverty, sickness, persecution, slander or any misery, there is nothing makes him weary of Dwelling with us but sin, only that does separate him and us:
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and he with me ) where, by the metaphor of a Supper or feast, the sweet and heauenly Communion and Fellowshippe, betwixt Christ and a sinfull soule conuerted, are shaddowed out;
and he with me) where, by the metaphor of a Supper or feast, the sweet and heavenly Communion and Fellowship, betwixt christ and a sinful soul converted, Are shadowed out;
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yea, blessed (saith he) are they t•at mourne: A broken and contrite spirit is a sacrifice pleasing vnto God; yea, more acceptable then a Bullocke that hath hornes and hoofes: and for this cause Saint Paul vvas glad, that he had made the Corinthians godly sory:
yea, blessed (Says he) Are they t•at mourn: A broken and contrite Spirit is a sacrifice pleasing unto God; yea, more acceptable then a Bullock that hath horns and hoofes: and for this cause Saint Paul was glad, that he had made the Corinthians godly sorry:
yea, I vvould to God I could make you so sory for your sins, and cause such abundance of teares to be shedde for the same, that this place might be called Bothim, vvee should neuer a one of vs haue cause to repent,
yea, I would to God I could make you so sorry for your Sins, and cause such abundance of tears to be shed for the same, that this place might be called Bothim, we should never a one of us have cause to Repent,
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yea, he so farre submitted himselfe to all the generall and vnblameable infirmites, and passions of our nature, that the Prophet Esay foretolde, hee should neither haue forme nor beautie,
yea, he so Far submitted himself to all the general and unblameable infirmities, and passion of our nature, that the Prophet Isaiah foretold, he should neither have Form nor beauty,
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let vs come to the second part of this blessed Communion, and see what a royall and happy feast Christ maketh vnto the conuerted sinner, noted in these last words of my Text, ( and •e with me ) he commeth not to be entertained onely, but to entertaine also:
let us come to the second part of this blessed Communion, and see what a royal and happy feast christ makes unto the converted sinner, noted in these last words of my Text, (and •e with me) he comes not to be entertained only, but to entertain also:
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and againe, he was made sinne that knew no sinne, that wee might be made the righteousnes of God through him, whose righteousnes of fulfilling and suffering, actiue and passiue, being made ours by faith, the sinnes of omission and commission are done away,
and again, he was made sin that knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him, whose righteousness of fulfilling and suffering, active and passive, being made ours by faith, the Sins of omission and commission Are done away,
wherefore I beseech you, let vs dallie and excuse the matter no longer, but this day that he knocketh, let vs heare his voice and obey, least deferring to repent, he cease to knocke any longer,
Wherefore I beseech you, let us dally and excuse the matter no longer, but this day that he knocketh, let us hear his voice and obey, least deferring to Repent, he cease to knock any longer,
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when they call and knocke at your gates, knowing that what yee giue to the poore seruants of Christ in his Name, yee giue vnto him, and hee will reward it:
when they call and knock At your gates, knowing that what ye give to the poor Servants of christ in his Name, ye give unto him, and he will reward it:
for that is true of this kinde of pietie, which Saint Paul speaketh of godlinesse in generall, it is profitable vnto all things, hauing the promise of this life,
for that is true of this kind of piety, which Saint Paul speaks of godliness in general, it is profitable unto all things, having the promise of this life,
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& the good encouragement of others) giue true testimony to Londons liberality: Oh London, London, excellent things are spoken of thee thou city of God:
& the good encouragement of Others) give true testimony to Londons liberality: O London, London, excellent things Are spoken of thee thou City of God:
it is spoken of thee that thou louest the truth, & reuerencest Religion, and honourest the Ministers of Christ more then any part of the Realm besides:
it is spoken of thee that thou love the truth, & Reverence Religion, and honourest the Ministers of christ more then any part of the Realm beside:
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And lastly, whereas our blacke-mouthed aduersaries exclaime against vs, that we preach nothing but sola fides, sola fides, and whereas their Bona opera haue built many goodly Colledges and Hospitals, our Sola fides hath plucked them down againe:
And lastly, whereas our black-mouthed Adversaries exclaim against us, that we preach nothing but sola fides, sola fides, and whereas their Bona opera have built many goodly Colleges and Hospitals, our Sola fides hath plucked them down again:
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No, no, the world doth knowe, since it hath pleased God to enlighten our Church with the purity of the Gospel, there haue bin moe Colledges founded, Hospitals erected, Schooles builded, poore Schollers maintained, Orphants and Impotents relieued,
No, no, the world does know, since it hath pleased God to enlighten our Church with the purity of the Gospel, there have been more Colleges founded, Hospitals erected, Schools built, poor Scholars maintained, Orphans and Impotents relieved,
I am compassed vvith a cloude of vvitnesses this day, there being of poore children, souldiers and impotent people, that this last yeare haue beene maintained, cured and relieued in the Hospitals of Christ, Saint Bartholmew, S. Thomas, and Bridewell, to the number of tvvo thousand, fiue hundred, eightie tvvo, besids your liberality tovvards Colledges and Schooles of learning, in maintaining poore Schollers, and good exercises of Learning;
I am compassed with a cloud of Witnesses this day, there being of poor children, Soldiers and impotent people, that this last year have been maintained, cured and relieved in the Hospitals of christ, Saint Bartholomew, S. Thomas, and Bridewell, to the number of tvvo thousand, fiue hundred, Eighty tvvo, besides your liberality towards Colleges and Schools of learning, in maintaining poor Scholars, and good exercises of Learning;
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And mine humble and hearty prayer vnto God is, that long and long may this renowmed Citie florish and abound in peace, plenty, honour, vvealth and prosperity, that long and long she may be rich and abound in all manner of good vvorkes, to the comfort of thousands and tenne thousands of his poore Saints:
And mine humble and hearty prayer unto God is, that long and long may this renowned city flourish and abound in peace, plenty, honour, wealth and Prosperity, that long and long she may be rich and abound in all manner of good works, to the Comfort of thousands and tenne thousands of his poor Saints:
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one onely immortall, inuisible and vvise God in Vnity, be rendred and ascribed all glory, vvisedome, maiesty, praise, povver, thanks and dominion, both novv and for euermore. AMEN. FINIS.
one only immortal, invisible and wise God in Unity, be rendered and ascribed all glory, Wisdom, majesty, praise, power, thanks and dominion, both now and for evermore. AMEN. FINIS.
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Matth. 26. 74. NONLATINALPHABET Statim Gallus misit vocem. Foure wayes principally Christ knocketh, at the doore of our he arts. 1. By the ministerie of his word.
Matthew 26. 74. Immediately Gallus misit vocem. Foure ways principally christ knocketh, At the door of our he arts. 1. By the Ministry of his word.
Foure sorts of Nobilitie, first naturall, second fortunate, third morall, fourth Diuine, which is the excellentest. D. Meriton ▪ Ser. of Nobilitie before the King. Feb. 1606
Foure sorts of Nobilt, First natural, second fortunate, third moral, fourth Divine, which is the excellentest. D. Meriton ▪ Ser. of Nobilt before the King. Feb. 1606
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Emanuel Col. founded by Sir Gualt. Mildmay. Sidney Coll. by the Count. of Sussex. An Hospitall and Freeschole at Croy don, by Whyt. Arch. Bishop of Canter. Another at Greenwich by M•. Lambert. Another at Westminst. by the Lady Dakers. A Free-schole founded by Sir Iohn Hart. Lady Ramsey fall of good workes. Sir Roger Man-wood erected an Hospitall at Saint Steuens, and founded a Free schoole at Sandwich.
Emmanuel Col. founded by Sir Walter. Mildmay. Sidney Coll. by the Count. of Sussex. an Hospital and Freeschole At Croy dONE, by Whyt. Arch. Bishop of Canter. another At Greenwich by M•. Lambert. another At Westminster. by the Lady Dakers. A Free-school founded by Sir John Hart. Lady Ramsey fallen of good works. Sir Roger Man-wood erected an Hospital At Saint Steuens, and founded a Free school At Sandwich.
