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THE GOOD MANS REFVGE IN AFFLICTION. PSALME 40.18. And I poore and needie, the Lord thinketh on me.
THE GOOD MANS REFUGE IN AFFLICTION. PSALM 40.18. And I poor and needy, the Lord Thinketh on me.
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IT hath been my priuate opinion, that he who maketh a long Logicall Analysis to a short Sermon, may not vnfitly bee resembled to an vndiscreet Traueler, that descendeth from his horse, entreth into the house, spendeth a couple of pence;
IT hath been my private opinion, that he who makes a long Logical Analysis to a short Sermon, may not unfitly be resembled to an undiscreet Traveler, that Descendeth from his horse, entereth into the house, spendeth a couple of pence;
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yet when hee is to pay, draweth forth his purse, and declareth thereby all the coyne in his pocket:
yet when he is to pay, draws forth his purse, and Declareth thereby all the coin in his pocket:
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for will not that be a griefe to the Hoste, seeing so much, and receiuing no more? and a note of folly in the Guest, he spending so little, notwithstanding manifesteth all his treasure? The application hereof I leaue to your selues;
for will not that be a grief to the Host, seeing so much, and receiving no more? and a note of folly in the Guest, he spending so little, notwithstanding manifesteth all his treasure? The application hereof I leave to your selves;
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resoluing to imitate the skilfull husband, or well-experienced and expert Taylor: breaking vp no more ground, then I intend to scatter with good graine;
resolving to imitate the skilful husband, or well-experienced and expert Taylor: breaking up no more ground, then I intend to scatter with good grain;
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neither shaping that piece of cloth, I purpose not at this present to make vp into a garment.
neither shaping that piece of cloth, I purpose not At this present to make up into a garment.
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In these words therefore, of many, two things of me shall but be obserued; the one is, the person; the other, his condition.
In these words Therefore, of many, two things of me shall but be observed; the one is, the person; the other, his condition.
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For the person, it may be either meant of Dauid literally, or of Christ his Sonne (according to the flesh) typically, for Christ is often called Dauid by the Prophets; and of him this Psalme also entreateth,
For the person, it may be either meant of David literally, or of christ his Son (according to the Flesh) typically, for christ is often called David by the prophets; and of him this Psalm also entreateth,
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as the Author to the Hebrewes testifieth. Concerning his condition, it is twofold:
as the Author to the Hebrews Testifieth. Concerning his condition, it is twofold:
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first, he layeth downe his misery, and in griefe of heart confesseth, that hee is poore and needy: the second (which is the ground of raising vp his fainting spirit) hee annexeth, that yet, notwithstanding, all the euill that hath befallen him, the Lord thinketh on him.
First, he Layeth down his misery, and in grief of heart Confesses, that he is poor and needy: the second (which is the ground of raising up his fainting Spirit) he annexeth, that yet, notwithstanding, all the evil that hath befallen him, the Lord Thinketh on him.
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I might spend much time, to shew you the seuerall readings of these words, and diuers expositions by sundry interpreters:
I might spend much time, to show you the several readings of these words, and diverse expositions by sundry Interpreters:
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but I haue respect to my promise; breuitie is my purpose, and my bounds I will not passe.
but I have respect to my promise; brevity is my purpose, and my bounds I will not pass.
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By the Person: especially I vnderstand Dauid; neither doe I exclude Christ, or any of his members:
By the Person: especially I understand David; neither do I exclude christ, or any of his members:
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for the seruant is not (in this respect) better then his Master;
for the servant is not (in this respect) better then his Master;
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and betwixt the Head and all the other parts of the whole body, there is a sympathy and fellow-feeling;
and betwixt the Head and all the other parts of the Whole body, there is a Sympathy and fellow-feeling;
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let the condition be good, or bad; in earth or Heauen.
let the condition be good, or bad; in earth or Heaven.
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By poore and needy: I hold to be meant the chastisements, and fierie trialls that come from God the Father; the tentations,
By poor and needy: I hold to be meant the chastisements, and fiery trials that come from God the Father; the tentations,
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and bitter assaults of that foule and fell fiend, Satan; the persecutions and vexations inflicted by the hands of vnreasonable and wicked men;
and bitter assaults of that foul and fell fiend, Satan; the persecutions and vexations inflicted by the hands of unreasonable and wicked men;
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and (but in this following Christ must bee exempted) the inward corruptions, disordered motions, vnsetled affections,
and (but in this following christ must be exempted) the inward corruptions, disordered motions, unsettled affections,
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and the originall pollutions brought from the mothers wombe;
and the original pollutions brought from the mother's womb;
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with the soule and bodies vnaptnesse, and vnablenesse with chearefulnes and constancie, to runne the direct and iust paths of Gods commands.
with the soul and bodies unaptness, and unableness with chearefulnes and constancy, to run the Direct and just paths of God's commands.
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Many of these made the Head, all of these (and more too) the members, poore and needie.
Many of these made the Head, all of these (and more too) the members, poor and needy.
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By the Lord: we may (I take it) without danger vnderstand God the Father.
By the Lord: we may (I take it) without danger understand God the Father.
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And by Thinking on me; how that hee would free his Sonne, and all that he had giuen him, from all trouble, bondage and afflictions that euer should befall them:
And by Thinking on me; how that he would free his Son, and all that he had given him, from all trouble, bondage and afflictions that ever should befall them:
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for the father thought on his Sonne in the Garden, and vpon the Cr•sse, when all had forsaken him:
for the father Thought on his Son in the Garden, and upon the Cr•sse, when all had forsaken him:
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so hee did thinke on Dauid and Paul, when no man assisted them: and, as wee shall heare more at large anone;
so he did think on David and Paul, when no man assisted them: and, as we shall hear more At large anon;
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so hath he, doth he, and will hee thinke vpon all his chosen, head and members.
so hath he, does he, and will he think upon all his chosen, head and members.
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The summe of all in one word is this, as if Christ, Dauid, or any true beleeuer had thus confessed.
The sum of all in one word is this, as if christ, David, or any true believer had thus confessed.
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What if I be poore, afflicted, despised and persecuted? What if the Lord seeme to leaue mee for a time, What if I be poor, afflicted, despised and persecuted? What if the Lord seem to leave me for a time,
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as one forsaken? and fallen into the hands of his cruel enemies? hat• he therefore forgotten me? forsaken me? No, no:
as one forsaken? and fallen into the hands of his cruel enemies? hat• he Therefore forgotten me? forsaken me? No, no:
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he know•th me by name, his eye of pr•uidence is still ouer me;
he know•th me by name, his eye of pr•uidence is still over me;
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and I am con••••nt in this same thing, that he will •ree me from all euil,
and I am con••••nt in this same thing, that he will •ree me from all evil,
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and preserue me to his heauen ••king kingdome. and preserve me to his heaven ••king Kingdom.
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And thus, according to my purpose and promise, I come to handle the seuerall doctrines, that hence, without wrong to my Text,
And thus, according to my purpose and promise, I come to handle the several doctrines, that hence, without wrong to my Text,
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or offence to any iudicious Auditor, may be deduced: where first let it be obserued, that
or offence to any judicious Auditor, may be deduced: where First let it be observed, that
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Af i•••ions befall Gods dearest children. Of i•••ions befall God's dearest children.
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Vnderstand this Text to bee prophecied of Christ: canst thou denie the truth of the doctrine? was it no sorrow to his humane Nature, to be circumcised, whipped and crucified? what a burden bare he? what a wounded spirit had he? and what woe endured he? when he sweat great drops of bloud;
Understand this Text to be prophesied of christ: Canst thou deny the truth of the Doctrine? was it no sorrow to his humane Nature, to be circumcised, whipped and Crucified? what a burden bore he? what a wounded Spirit had he? and what woe endured he? when he sweat great drops of blood;
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called to his Disciples to watch with him; and cried out, My s•ule is heauy to death;
called to his Disciples to watch with him; and cried out, My s•ule is heavy to death;
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My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Were not these piercing sorrowes? But we leaue the Head,My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Were not these piercing sorrows? But we leave the Head,
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and come to touch some of his members; and but touch, lest wee grow tedious.
and come to touch Some of his members; and but touch, lest we grow tedious.
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Shall I relate Abel suddenly slaine by cruell Caine, his bloudy and vnnaturall brother? Abrahams flight, he knew not thither? or Iaco•s heauy iourney to Padan Aram? Were it to the purpose, to tell you of Moses, Ioseph, ••b, or any of the Prophets? Is it a sorrow to bee •old? to haue al ones children slaine in a moment? •r to be persecuted for well-doing? May it bee •iled, a pricke,
Shall I relate Abel suddenly slain by cruel Cain, his bloody and unnatural brother? Abrahams flight, he knew not thither? or Iaco•s heavy journey to padan Aram? Were it to the purpose, to tell you of Moses, Ioseph, ••b, or any of the prophets? Is it a sorrow to be •old? to have all ones children slain in a moment? •r to be persecuted for welldoing? May it be •iled, a prick,
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or wound, to fast often? to bee whipt often? to be imprisoned wrongfully often? to die often in appearance once in truth,
or wound, to fast often? to be whipped often? to be imprisoned wrongfully often? to die often in appearance once in truth,
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and that vniustly? Why then the point is confirmed, sufficiently proued, that a sword •oth pierce through the hearts of Gods dearest children.
and that unjustly? Why then the point is confirmed, sufficiently proved, that a sword •oth pierce through the hearts of God's dearest children.
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And though this at the first seeme strange; yet you shall see (at the last) it will stand with right reason.
And though this At the First seem strange; yet you shall see (At the last) it will stand with right reason.
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For Christ, had not he suffred, who had been saued? and if he had not been pierced through with many sorrowes, not one of the sonnes of Adam had possessed any true comfort, or sound solace.
For christ, had not he suffered, who had been saved? and if he had not been pierced through with many sorrows, not one of the Sons of Adam had possessed any true Comfort, or found solace.
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And for this end, it was needfull to consecrate the Prince of their saluation through afflictions.
And for this end, it was needful to consecrate the Prince of their salvation through afflictions.
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He was that brazen Altar, which must vndergoe the great heate of the day, vpō the which fier was continually burning: He was that brazen Altar, which must undergo the great heat of the day, upon the which fire was continually burning:
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Christ was typified or figured hereby, to suffer the infinite iustice of his father. And his members must be like the bush in the fier, for seuerall reasons. christ was typified or figured hereby, to suffer the infinite Justice of his father. And his members must be like the bush in the fire, for several Reasons.
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Are they not the Lords (as I may say) garden-plots? will he not plant and sowe them with the sweetest seedes,
are they not the lords (as I may say) garden-plots? will he not plant and sow them with the Sweetest seeds,
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and most fragrant flowers? shall he not then digge them vp, picke out the least grasse,
and most fragrant flowers? shall he not then dig them up, pick out the least grass,
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and breake euery little clod to pieces? Euery skilfull Gardener doth this to that plot of ground, where he intendeth to gather grapes, and not thornes; figs, and not thistles.
and break every little clod to Pieces? Every skilful Gardener does this to that plot of ground, where he intends to gather grapes, and not thorns; figs, and not thistles.
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And so it is with the Lord;
And so it is with the Lord;
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where he will scatter the good graine of his grace, that person vndoubtedly shall haue piercing sorrowes.
where he will scatter the good grain of his grace, that person undoubtedly shall have piercing sorrows.
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Againe, the faithfull are likened to trees, and must not they be pruned and lopped? If they that were planted in Eden, must be kept, and dressed by Adam our father? shall wee thinke to escape the knife to cut vs and prune vs? for trees,
Again, the faithful Are likened to trees, and must not they be pruned and lopped? If they that were planted in Eden, must be kept, and dressed by Adam our father? shall we think to escape the knife to Cut us and prune us? for trees,
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if the roots runne to deepe into the earth, they must bee cut shorter; if the branches spread too farre, they must be lopped;
if the roots run to deep into the earth, they must be Cut shorter; if the branches spread too Far, they must be lopped;
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and if the Canker or Caterpiller once infect, and cleaue to them, then they must be burned, smoaked:
and if the Canker or Caterpillar once infect, and cleave to them, then they must be burned, smoked:
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so (assuredly) if wee bee too much rooted, by our affections, in the things of the world;
so (assuredly) if we be too much rooted, by our affections, in the things of the world;
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and with the great and large boughes of our abilitie, wrong and impouerish our poore neighbour;
and with the great and large boughs of our ability, wrong and impoverish our poor neighbour;
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or let our coyne, like the canker, eate into our soules; God will giue vs many a cutting, lopping and smoaking:
or let our coin, like the canker, eat into our Souls; God will give us many a cutting, lopping and smoking:
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and as wee cannot naturally but doe the one; so, when God will heale vs spiritually, he will doe the other.
and as we cannot naturally but do the one; so, when God will heal us spiritually, he will do the other.
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Moreouer, Gods children are compared to good corne, not cockle;
Moreover, God's children Are compared to good corn, not cockle;
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wee must expect then to be shaken with the windie and blustring stormes of the wicked.
we must expect then to be shaken with the windy and blustering storms of the wicked.
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The Rookes of our times will bee pecking out the ripest graine; and euerie rauening fowle flie ouer vs, and defile vs; The Rooks of our times will be pecking out the Ripest grain; and every ravening fowl fly over us, and defile us;
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goe thorow vs, and bruise vs; or fall vpon vs, and rob vs: yea, our God himselfe will cut vs downe, thresh vs, and grind vs;
go thorough us, and bruise us; or fallen upon us, and rob us: yea, our God himself will Cut us down, thresh us, and grind us;
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for its corne that must bee put on the mill, not chaffe: wheate that must be winnowed, when cockle is to be abandoned, burned.
for its corn that must be put on the mill, not chaff: wheat that must be winnowed, when cockle is to be abandoned, burned.
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Besides this, how often are the godly compared to a Temple? and may not euery particular person resemble a stone in diuers things? Wee must be cut out of the rocke of our naturall estate;
Beside this, how often Are the godly compared to a Temple? and may not every particular person resemble a stone in diverse things? we must be Cut out of the rock of our natural estate;
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and it's no easie matter to be endured, afterwards squared and hewen, that we may be fitted to lie close and comely in the building: and it's no easy matter to be endured, afterwards squared and hewn, that we may be fitted to lie close and comely in the building:
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and this will be felt a paineful polishing; yet this must be done, or we are vndone.
and this will be felt a painful polishing; yet this must be done, or we Are undone.
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Rough stones are cast into the foundation, but they that be appointed for the Pinnacles, and principall places, must haue the more pickes, the greater polishing:
Rough stones Are cast into the Foundation, but they that be appointed for the Pinnacles, and principal places, must have the more picks, the greater polishing:
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else they should not bee of (or at the best but deface) this holy Temple, this stately building.
Else they should not be of (or At the best but deface) this holy Temple, this stately building.
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And because that this is not the chief point in my text, though the words (in part) will beare it;
And Because that this is not the chief point in my text, though the words (in part) will bear it;
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wee will make briefe application, and so proceede to another.
we will make brief application, and so proceed to Another.
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And doe piercing sorrowes befal Gods dearest children? what vse then is to be made of this doctrine?
And doe piercing sorrows befall God's dearest children? what use then is to be made of this Doctrine?
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Why, the wicked may here learne a lesson;
Why, the wicked may Here Learn a Lesson;
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its a true one (for Peter drawes it from this ground) but a terrible one to all such persons.
its a true one (for Peter draws it from this ground) but a terrible one to all such Persons.
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If iudgment begin at the house of God, What shall the end bee of those that obey not the Gospell of Christ? and, If the righteous scarcely be saued, where shall the vngodly and sinner appeare? Another Apostle tells you, and giues you a full resolution:
If judgement begin At the house of God, What shall the end be of those that obey not the Gospel of christ? and, If the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear? another Apostle tells you, and gives you a full resolution:
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God (saith he) shall come in flaming fier, to render vengeance vpon them that know him not, God (Says he) shall come in flaming fire, to render vengeance upon them that know him not,
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and obey not the Gospell of Christ. and obey not the Gospel of christ.
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This is not all, for, They shall be punished with euerlasting perdition (that's their end) from the presence of the Lord,
This is not all, for, They shall be punished with everlasting perdition (that's their end) from the presence of the Lord,
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and from the glorie of his power (that is the place of their appearance).and from the glory of his power (that is the place of their appearance).
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But wicked men imagine, that God is like them, because for a time he holds his peace;
But wicked men imagine, that God is like them, Because for a time he holds his peace;
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and in regard iudgement, a little season is deferred, the hearts of the sonnes of earthly men are set vpon mischief.
and in regard judgement, a little season is deferred, the hearts of the Sons of earthly men Are Set upon mischief.
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Tush (say such) God wil neither do good or euill: But, O thou vaine man, when wilt thou learne wisdome! Tush (say such) God will neither do good or evil: But, Oh thou vain man, when wilt thou Learn Wisdom!
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shall he scourge his first borne, his onely sonne, and but by imputation a sinner? and doest thou thinke that he wil spare thee? Shal the naturall O•iue bee thus lopped,
shall he scourge his First born, his only son, and but by imputation a sinner? and dost thou think that he will spare thee? Shall the natural O•iue be thus lopped,
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and pruned? and shal the wild One escape the hand of the husband-man? Will the Creditor cause the surety to pay all to the vttermost farthing? and doest thou, that art so deep in debt, expecta discharge without full paiment? Is the path to Canaan thus strawed? what then will the way be that leadeth to Egypt? if he that trembleth at Gods word, shall thus bee corrected;
and pruned? and shall the wild One escape the hand of the husbandman? Will the Creditor cause the surety to pay all to the uttermost farthing? and dost thou, that art so deep in debt, Expect discharge without full payment? Is the path to Canaan thus strawed? what then will the Way be that leads to Egypt? if he that Trembleth At God's word, shall thus be corrected;
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how shall they, that make a mocke of the bloud of the new Couenant, escape damnation? Tell,
how shall they, that make a mock of the blood of the new Covenant, escape damnation? Tell,
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if thou canst, but its a thing impossible. Hee that goeth towards the Sunne, shall haue his shadow follow him;
if thou Canst, but its a thing impossible. He that Goes towards the Sun, shall have his shadow follow him;
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but he that runneth from it, to flee before him:
but he that Runneth from it, to flee before him:
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So he that marcheth with his face towards the Sonne of righteousnesse, shall haue afflictions still to pursue him;
So he that marches with his face towards the Son of righteousness, shall have afflictions still to pursue him;
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as for him that hath his backe towards Christ; his sorrowes, like the shadow, are before him;
as for him that hath his back towards christ; his sorrows, like the shadow, Are before him;
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but hee shall meete with them in another world. Wherefore be thou not deceiued;
but he shall meet with them in Another world. Wherefore be thou not deceived;
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for if God afflict his dearest children, he will one day take vengeance of all disobedient bastards.
for if God afflict his dearest children, he will one day take vengeance of all disobedient bastards.
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And to what vse shall the godly put this dotrine? Why, they must not thinke it strange, that they are in the fierie triall;
And to what use shall the godly put this Doctrine? Why, they must not think it strange, that they Are in the fiery trial;
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neither faint because they are chastened: for its for thy good, and the Lords glorie, that these things befall thee. neither faint Because they Are chastened: for its for thy good, and the lords glory, that these things befall thee.
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Christ is a shepheard, and they that serue him are sheepe, by the rule of relation: christ is a shepherd, and they that serve him Are sheep, by the Rule of Relation:
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shall he not then send this Dogge of affliction, to fetch vs in, when we breake our bounds,
shall he not then send this Dog of affliction, to fetch us in, when we break our bounds,
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and are stragling? hee is our Master, and wee his scholers; must wee not then haue a lash, when our eye is off our booke;
and Are straggling? he is our Master, and we his Scholars; must we not then have a lash, when our eye is off our book;
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and wee haue no mind, either to say, or learne our lesson? we bee his patients, he our Phisition;
and we have no mind, either to say, or Learn our Lesson? we be his patients, he our physician;
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then if wee feed too full, grow too ranke, shall he not strike a vaine, and let vs blood, in due season?
then if we feed too full, grow too rank, shall he not strike a vain, and let us blood, in due season?
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I haue often in my meditations, compared a Christian in prosperity, to a people at peace in a kingdome:
I have often in my meditations, compared a Christian in Prosperity, to a people At peace in a Kingdom:
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doe we not see, that since warres haue ceased in our land, and neighbour Countries, that many a valiant souldier is growne fat, purfie,
do we not see, that since wars have ceased in our land, and neighbour Countries, that many a valiant soldier is grown fat, purfie,
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and not able to weild his weapons? And all (or the most) of our Armour to, rustie, cankred? The Spiders haue wouen webs in our Helmets, and head-pieces:
and not able to wield his weapons? And all (or the most) of our Armour to, rusty, cankered? The Spiders have woven webs in our Helmets, and headpieces:
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the wormes eate into the very heart and pith of our shafts and speares;
the worms eat into the very heart and pith of our shafts and spears;
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and scarce is to bee found any Bandileeres, that will hold to hang about a souldiers sholders.
and scarce is to be found any Bandileeres, that will hold to hang about a Soldiers shoulders.
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Are not our ships vnrigged? our Cannons at the Forts, vnskoured? houses, townes,
are not our ships unrigged? our Cannons At the Forts, vnskoured? houses, Towns,
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and Cities, but too weakely prouided? And hath not peace (by accident) had a finger in this businesse? And euen so is it with a Christian souldier;
and Cities, but too weakly provided? And hath not peace (by accident) had a finger in this business? And even so is it with a Christian soldier;
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let him haue health of body, quiet of mind, and his cups to flow ouer; all his spirituall armour will either rust, or bee vnexercised.
let him have health of body, quiet of mind, and his cups to flow over; all his spiritual armour will either rust, or be unexercised.
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For what vse shall we haue of prayer, in calling; faith, in beleeuing; hope, in expecting;
For what use shall we have of prayer, in calling; faith, in believing; hope, in expecting;
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or patience, in suffering? truly little, if any at all:
or patience, in suffering? truly little, if any At all:
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therefore God will send warres, and rumours of warres, that wee may not abuse those excellent graces,
Therefore God will send wars, and rumours of wars, that we may not abuse those excellent graces,
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and hee want his glory, wee our gaine by them.
and he want his glory, we our gain by them.
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Our God is wise, yea Wisdome it selfe, he knoweth our estates, and can physicke vs for the purpose;
Our God is wise, yea Wisdom it self, he Knoweth our estates, and can physic us for the purpose;
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and there is nothing so bad, but hee can vse for the recouery of our former condition,
and there is nothing so bad, but he can use for the recovery of our former condition,
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and cause it to worke for good.
and cause it to work for good.
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I remember, that when Ioab would not come to Absalom, he set his cornefield on fier, and thereby fetcht him:
I Remember, that when Ioab would not come to Absalom, he Set his Cornfield on fire, and thereby fetched him:
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so when the iust Ones will not see their fathers face, the fier of affliction will make them seeke him early, and diligently.
so when the just Ones will not see their Father's face, the fire of affliction will make them seek him early, and diligently.
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It is the custome of our Gallants, when their horses bee slow and dull, to spurre them;
It is the custom of our Gallants, when their Horses be slow and dull, to spur them;
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if iron grow rusty, cast it into the fier to purifie it: and so doth our good God, in our backwardnesse to good duties, pricke vs;
if iron grow rusty, cast it into the fire to purify it: and so does our good God, in our backwardness to good duties, prick us;
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or being in our filthinesse, purifie vs, by casting vs into the hot coales of tribulation.
or being in our filthiness, purify us, by casting us into the hight coals of tribulation.
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Wherefore doe not so much mourne, that thou art afflicted; but be carefull and fearfull, lest thereby thou should not be reformed;
Wherefore do not so much mourn, that thou art afflicted; but be careful and fearful, lest thereby thou should not be reformed;
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for this is a true signe that we are Gods sonnes, and not bastards, when wee are more doubtfull that wee shall not make the right vse of them,
for this is a true Signen that we Are God's Sons, and not bastards, when we Are more doubtful that we shall not make the right use of them,
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then fearfull that the Lord will not remoue them.
then fearful that the Lord will not remove them.
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He that findeth this in himselfe, findeth a good thing, and but that which alwaies attendeth and accompanieth a sanctified heart in its greatest troubles. But some man may say;
He that finds this in himself, finds a good thing, and but that which always attends and accompanieth a sanctified heart in its greatest Troubles. But Some man may say;
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Sir, it is a hard thing to suffer afflictions patiently; therefore what shall I doe to attaine to this?
Sir, it is a hard thing to suffer afflictions patiently; Therefore what shall I do to attain to this?
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Why, thou must consider, that it is the direct path to heauen; and is it not better to bee in our right way, though stonie, crooked;
Why, thou must Consider, that it is the Direct path to heaven; and is it not better to be in our right Way, though stony, crooked;
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then in the pleasant Medowes going astray, wandring? The speediest way to compasse the world, is to goe by water;
then in the pleasant Meadows going astray, wandering? The speediest Way to compass the world, is to go by water;
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and the surest path to heauen, is to saile through a sea of affliction. Againe, call to mind that Christ thy Captaine hath trod the same steps before thee;
and the Surest path to heaven, is to sail through a sea of affliction. Again, call to mind that christ thy Captain hath trod the same steps before thee;
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and shall not the Head be followed by the members? It is said, that Dauid the King went vp to the Mount of Oliues,
and shall not the Head be followed by the members? It is said, that David the King went up to the Mount of Olive,
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and the people with him, and as they went, they wept: and the people with him, and as they went, they wept:
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so our Dauid is ascended into heauen, but he went weeping, and so must we follow him weeping; for these two are inseparable.
so our David is ascended into heaven, but he went weeping, and so must we follow him weeping; for these two Are inseparable.
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Moreouer, ponder with thy owne soule, how many, how great troubles, thou by thy sinnes hast innumerable times deserued? Alas!
Moreover, ponder with thy own soul, how many, how great Troubles, thou by thy Sins hast innumerable times deserved? Alas!
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long agoe mightest thou haue been cut off by death, and condemned: if this were thought on, it would stoppe this vaine of discontent and impatience. long ago Mightest thou have been Cut off by death, and condemned: if this were Thought on, it would stop this vain of discontent and impatience.
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Thou maist admire thou wast not long agoe consumed, rather then pine, in that thou art corrected, afflicted.
Thou Mayest admire thou wast not long ago consumed, rather then pine, in that thou art corrected, afflicted.
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Finally, immoderate mourning, is a meanes to draw downe a heauier iudgement.
Finally, immoderate mourning, is a means to draw down a Heavier judgement.
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When boyes will pule, and cry out for a little lash, the Master many times sets it on with a tang:
When boys will pule, and cry out for a little lash, the Master many times sets it on with a tang:
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And hee that will struggle vnder the Lords hand, peraduenture shall vndergoe a double ierking. Say therefore with Dauid, I held my peace, because thou Lord diddest it. Thus much for this point;
And he that will struggle under the lords hand, Peradventure shall undergo a double jerking. Say Therefore with David, I held my peace, Because thou Lord didst it. Thus much for this point;
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the second succeedeth, which is, that The Lord doth not separate his affection from his children in affliction.
the second succeedeth, which is, that The Lord does not separate his affection from his children in affliction.
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Howeuer it be, yet God is good to Israel; and the pure in heart shall neuer be forgotten. However it be, yet God is good to Israel; and the pure in heart shall never be forgotten.
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Did not hee remember Noah, in his Arke? Abraham, in all his troubles? Iacob, in his heauie iourney? Ioseph, in the pit and prison? and iust Lot, in the middest of Sodome? The Lord thought on Dauid, when hee kept his fathers sheepe: Saul would haue slaine him;
Did not he Remember Noah, in his Ark? Abraham, in all his Troubles? Iacob, in his heavy journey? Ioseph, in the pit and prison? and just Lot, in the midst of Sodom? The Lord Thought on David, when he kept his Father's sheep: Saul would have slain him;
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Ziklag was burnt, in his flight to Gath; and when he had forgotten his God, committed adultery and murther, Ziklag was burned, in his flight to Gaza; and when he had forgotten his God, committed adultery and murder,
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and was in his greatest extremity, how often doth this man confesse, that in the middest of all his sorrowes the Lord comforted his soule? and, Though his father and his mother should forsake him, yet Iehouah would gather him? I might here make mention of Moses, Daniel, the three Children, and our fore-runner, Christ; and tell me, which of the faithfull was euer forgotten by the Lord? He hath said, that He will not leaue vs, or forsake vs;
and was in his greatest extremity, how often does this man confess, that in the midst of all his sorrows the Lord comforted his soul? and, Though his father and his mother should forsake him, yet Jehovah would gather him? I might Here make mention of Moses, daniel, the three Children, and our forerunner, christ; and tell me, which of the faithful was ever forgotten by the Lord? He hath said, that He will not leave us, or forsake us;
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but at all times, and in all places, he will bee with vs. Paul, without doubting, casteth downe the gantlet,
but At all times, and in all places, he will be with us Paul, without doubting, Cast down the gauntlet,
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and biddeth a defiance against all things, (which notably doth proue the point in hand).
and bids a defiance against all things, (which notably does prove the point in hand).
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Who, or what shall separate vs from the loue of God? shall tribulation, or anguish, Who, or what shall separate us from the love of God? shall tribulation, or anguish,
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or famine, or persecution, or nakednesse, or perill, or the sword? No: for hee is perswaded, that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers,
or famine, or persecution, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword? No: for he is persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor Powers,
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nor things present, nor things to come;
nor things present, nor things to come;
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nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature shall bee able to separate the faithfull from the loue of God, which is in Christ Iesus. nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature shall be able to separate the faithful from the love of God, which is in christ Iesus.
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Shall I now shew it you in the Reason?
Shall I now show it you in the Reason?
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First, the Lord is not subiect to forgetfulnesse, he knoweth who are his; and his eye is alwaies ouer thē.
First, the Lord is not Subject to forgetfulness, he Knoweth who Are his; and his eye is always over them.
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Could the Lord forget them, were hee subiect to ignorance? then his affections might be separate from them; Could the Lord forget them, were he Subject to ignorance? then his affections might be separate from them;
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but he is not, he cannot. Tamar may disguise her selfe, walke in an vnaccustomed path;
but he is not, he cannot. Tamar may disguise her self, walk in an unaccustomed path;
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so Iudah may not know her.
so Iudah may not know her.
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Isaac, through the dimnesse of his sight, may blesse Iacob, and passe Esau. Tract of time may make Ioseph to forget,Isaac, through the dimness of his sighed, may bless Iacob, and pass Esau Tract of time may make Ioseph to forget,
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or be forgotten of his brethren. Salomon may doubt to whom the child (of certaine) belongeth;
or be forgotten of his brothers. Solomon may doubt to whom the child (of certain) belongeth;
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and Christ come to his owne, and not bee receiued. But the Lord seeth all his;
and christ come to his own, and not be received. But the Lord sees all his;
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time, place, speech or apparell cannot obscure or darken his eye or eare. He can discerne Daniel in the denne;
time, place, speech or apparel cannot Obscure or darken his eye or ear. He can discern daniel in the den;
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Iob, though neuer so changed, on the dunghill: Let Ionah haue his lodging in the whales belly;Job, though never so changed, on the dunghill: Let Jonah have his lodging in the Whale's belly;
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Peter be put into close prison; or Lazarus bee wrapped in rags; or Abel tumbling in blood;Peter be put into close prison; or Lazarus be wrapped in rags; or Abel tumbling in blood;
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yet can hee call them by name, and send his Angels to comfort them. Ignorance, or forgetfulnesse may cause loue to bee estranged in the creature;
yet can he call them by name, and send his Angels to Comfort them. Ignorance, or forgetfulness may cause love to be estranged in the creature;
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but the Lord is not incident to either: for his eye, as his essence, is euery where.
but the Lord is not incident to either: for his eye, as his essence, is every where.
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In this respect therefore he needeth not to separate his affection from his children in affliction.
In this respect Therefore he needs not to separate his affection from his children in affliction.
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And as the Lord is not subiect to forget, so is he not incident to change;
And as the Lord is not Subject to forget, so is he not incident to change;
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for whom he loueth once, he loueth euer. Man is subiect to mutation of affection; but so is not the Lord:
for whom he loves once, he loves ever. Man is Subject to mutation of affection; but so is not the Lord:
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for he is one most pure act, his loue makes vs good; so that his affection is perpetuall.
for he is one most pure act, his love makes us good; so that his affection is perpetual.
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Mans iudgement may deceiue him, and his loue cannot make the obiect beloued better; therefore hee is subiect to alteration; God not.
men judgement may deceive him, and his love cannot make the Object Beloved better; Therefore he is Subject to alteration; God not.
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But we reade that God hath repented, and so changed his affection. I answere, first, that it is spoken for our vnderstanding, after the manner of man,
But we read that God hath repented, and so changed his affection. I answer, First, that it is spoken for our understanding, After the manner of man,
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and not to bee vnderstood otherwise.
and not to be understood otherwise.
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Againe, the change is not in God, but in respect of the obiect about which hee is exercised;
Again, the change is not in God, but in respect of the Object about which he is exercised;
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for one cause without alteration in it selfe may produce diuers effects in that regard. For example:
for one cause without alteration in it self may produce diverse effects in that regard. For Exampl:
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The Sunne hath but one simple act of shining;
The Sun hath but one simple act of shining;
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yet, doe wee not see that it doth vnite clay and straw, dissolue ice into water? makes the flowers smell sweetly,
yet, do we not see that it does unite clay and straw, dissolve ice into water? makes the flowers smell sweetly,
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and a dead corpse to stinke lothsomly? the hot fier to be colder, and the cold water hotter? and will it not helpe to cure one man by his heate,
and a dead corpse to stink loathsomely? the hight fire to be colder, and the cold water hotter? and will it not help to cure one man by his heat,
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yet therewith kill another? Where is the cause? in the seuerall obiects, and their diuers dispositions, and constitutions;
yet therewith kill Another? Where is the cause? in the several objects, and their diverse dispositions, and constitutions;
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and not in the Sunnes act of shining, which is but one and the same. Take a more familiar similitude.
and not in the Suns act of shining, which is but one and the same. Take a more familiar similitude.
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Let a looking-glasse be set in the window, will it not represent to thy eye diuers obiects? If thou goe to it in decent and comely apparell, shalt not thou see the like figure? if deiected,
Let a Looking glass be Set in the window, will it not represent to thy eye diverse objects? If thou go to it in decent and comely apparel, shalt not thou see the like figure? if dejected,
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and in course rayment, will it not offer to thy view the same equall proportion? doe but thou stretch thy selfe, bend thy brow,
and in course raiment, will it not offer to thy view the same equal proportion? do but thou stretch thy self, bend thy brow,
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and runne against it, and will it not resemble the like person, and action? where is the change? shall we conclude in the glasse? No:
and run against it, and will it not resemble the like person, and actium? where is the change? shall we conclude in the glass? No:
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for it is neither altered from the place, nor in nature. Wherefore if God one day seeme to loue vs, another day to hate vs;
for it is neither altered from the place, nor in nature. Wherefore if God one day seem to love us, Another day to hate us;
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there is an alteration within vs first, not any in the Lord.
there is an alteration within us First, not any in the Lord.
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Bee thou then such in thy selfe, as thou wouldest haue the Lord bee vnto thee;
Bee thou then such in thy self, as thou Wouldst have the Lord be unto thee;
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but if thou change, thou shalt finde a change, though God neuer change; and if thou runne stubburnly against him;
but if thou change, thou shalt find a change, though God never change; and if thou run stubbornly against him;
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he will walke stubburnly against thee. For with the froward, hee will shew himselfe froward; but with the meeke, hee will shew himselfe meeke. he will walk stubbornly against thee. For with the froward, he will show himself froward; but with the meek, he will show himself meek.
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Yea, such as thou art to him, he will be to thee, and no other. O that we could beleeue, and so practice this lesson! To proceed;
Yea, such as thou art to him, he will be to thee, and no other. O that we could believe, and so practice this Lesson! To proceed;
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let vs examine and see, what is the cause of separating affection;
let us examine and see, what is the cause of separating affection;
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and shall wee not finde it either in the Agent or Obiect? In the louer, God, we see no cause can bee found:
and shall we not find it either in the Agent or Object? In the lover, God, we see no cause can be found:
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surely, nor in the thing beloued.
surely, nor in the thing Beloved.
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For what is affliction to Gods children? doth it destroy the essence of the soule,
For what is affliction to God's children? does it destroy the essence of the soul,
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or deface the image of holinesse and righteousnesse in them? Doth it (in a word) make them worse,
or deface the image of holiness and righteousness in them? Does it (in a word) make them Worse,
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or better? It is plaine, that no trouble destroyeth the image of God; or maketh his the more prone to sinne;
or better? It is plain, that no trouble Destroyeth the image of God; or makes his the more prove to sin;
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but rather it hath been a meanes to moue them to leaue it and amend. For in trouble they will pray more feruently; pity others more compassionately;
but rather it hath been a means to move them to leave it and amend. For in trouble they will pray more fervently; pity Others more compassionately;
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make vowes, and resolue to serue God the more strictly, then euer in the dayes of prosperity.
make vows, and resolve to serve God the more strictly, then ever in the days of Prosperity.
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Why then should the Lord withdraw his affection from them? for loue leaues hold, but whē the obiect growes worse and worse.
Why then should the Lord withdraw his affection from them? for love leaves hold, but when the Object grows Worse and Worse.
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And in the last place, this Reason may also confirme the doctrine.
And in the last place, this Reason may also confirm the Doctrine.
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Hee should bee more vnnaturall then meere naturall men, (who take the most pitie of their owne being in the greatest distresse) if he should forsake his children in their affliction.
He should be more unnatural then mere natural men, (who take the most pity of their own being in the greatest distress) if he should forsake his children in their affliction.
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Nature it selfe, in these straits, will not be wanting; Nature it self, in these straits, will not be wanting;
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and shall the Author of all graces be found failing? Shall Dauid keepe such a houling for a rebellious sonne? and will the Father of mercy not respect his obedient children? Away with it:
and shall the Author of all graces be found failing? Shall David keep such a houling for a rebellious son? and will the Father of mercy not respect his obedient children? Away with it:
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for it is a kind of blasphemy to conceiue it.
for it is a kind of blasphemy to conceive it.
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For betwixt the loue of the Creator, and the creature, there is neither in respect of heighth, depth, breadth, or length, any equall proportion.
For betwixt the love of the Creator, and the creature, there is neither in respect of height, depth, breadth, or length, any equal proportion.
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And is this so? how then should we loue such a God, of whom wee are so beloued? what praise should we thinke too much for so waighty a matter? why doe we not studie to set forth his goodnesse and wonderfull workes? Moses would make a song, Dauid and others in way of thankfulnesse,
And is this so? how then should we love such a God, of whom we Are so Beloved? what praise should we think too much for so weighty a matter? why do we not study to Set forth his Goodness and wonderful works? Moses would make a song, David and Others in Way of thankfulness,
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because in their greatest affliction, they felt the Lord to be present in affection.
Because in their greatest affliction, they felt the Lord to be present in affection.
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Did not Mary breake out, My soule shall magnifie the name of the Lord, and my spirit shall reioyce in God my Sauiour? Why did she this? for hee hath looked on the poore estate of his handmaid.
Did not Marry break out, My soul shall magnify the name of the Lord, and my Spirit shall rejoice in God my Saviour? Why did she this? for he hath looked on the poor estate of his handmaid.
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How did Paul, from the like ground double his petition; The Lord shew mercy to the house of Onesiphorus;
How did Paul, from the like ground double his petition; The Lord show mercy to the house of Onesiphorus;
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The Lord grant that he may find mercy with the Lord in that day: The Lord grant that he may find mercy with the Lord in that day:
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VVhere was the reason of this? for he found me out at Rome, visited me often at Ephesus,
Where was the reason of this? for he found me out At Room, visited me often At Ephesus,
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and was not ashamed of my chaine. and was not ashamed of my chain.
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Shall the Apostle thus blesse his friend, for being refreshed in his bands? and shall not we, from the heart rootes, break forth into thankfulnesse? For God, not once,
Shall the Apostle thus bless his friend, for being refreshed in his bans? and shall not we, from the heart roots, break forth into thankfulness? For God, not once,
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but often hath visited vs, and hath not been ashamed of our chaines of sinne and corruption:
but often hath visited us, and hath not been ashamed of our chains of sin and corruption:
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nay, he hath broke our bands, and set vs, that were Satans slaues, at free liberty.
nay, he hath broke our bans, and Set us, that were Satan slaves, At free liberty.
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But some may say to me, as many shall to Christ in the last day;
But Some may say to me, as many shall to christ in the last day;
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When saw we thee in nakednesse, & c? so, VVhen were wee poore and needy,When saw we thee in nakedness, & c? so, When were we poor and needy,
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and God thought on vs? Giue me leaue a little, and I will tell you.
and God Thought on us? Give me leave a little, and I will tell you.
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First of all, doe but cast the eye of your remembrance backe, and runne with the feete of your faith so farre,
First of all, do but cast the eye of your remembrance back, and run with the feet of your faith so Far,
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as the fall of Adam our father;
as the fallen of Adam our father;
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did not we eate with him, sinne with him, and lay in the bush with him? was not he, did not we eat with him, sin with him, and lay in the bush with him? was not he,
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and all we at that time poore and needie? who was euer in so great a streight? in so miserable a condition? conceiue,
and all we At that time poor and needy? who was ever in so great a straight? in so miserable a condition? conceive,
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if thou canst, of a portion of matter without a forme; and such was thy tickle condition, almost turn'd to nothing:
if thou Canst, of a portion of matter without a Form; and such was thy tickle condition, almost turned to nothing:
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were we not all dead men, and depriued of our greatest glorie? what mans case was euer more miserable then all ours,
were we not all dead men, and deprived of our greatest glory? what men case was ever more miserable then all ours,
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before the Lord called, Adam, Where art thou? Conceiue of it a little, lay it to heart, ponder it deepely in thy mind,
before the Lord called, Adam, Where art thou? Conceive of it a little, lay it to heart, ponder it deeply in thy mind,
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and suffer it to take some setled impression.
and suffer it to take Some settled impression.
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What miserie was that? What a word of comfort was this, The seede of the woman shall shuffle or breake the Serpents head? I speake to you that haue vnderstanding, and consider what I say;
What misery was that? What a word of Comfort was this, The seed of the woman shall shuffle or break the Serpents head? I speak to you that have understanding, and Consider what I say;
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for the more thou doest meditate on this thing, it will seeme to thee the more wonderfull.
for the more thou dost meditate on this thing, it will seem to thee the more wonderful.
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But let vs come neerer home, and then will it not appeare, that we in this our Kingdome, were sometimes poore and needie? And because too many crie out,
But let us come nearer home, and then will it not appear, that we in this our Kingdom, were sometime poor and needy? And Because too many cry out,
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and (as the spies did vpon Canaan ) haue brought a bad report vpon our countrie;
and (as the spies did upon Canaan) have brought a bad report upon our country;
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let vs search into, and examine the matter.
let us search into, and examine the matter.
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And that we may speak as the thing is, let vs first of al compare the land with it self,
And that we may speak as the thing is, let us First of all compare the land with it self,
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and next with her neighbouring sisters.
and next with her neighbouring Sisters.
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Was it not in times past, as at the beginning, a Chaos, without forme and voide? Did not darkenesse couer all our deepe? and the people perish for want of knowledge? Ignorance was our wedding garment,
Was it not in times past, as At the beginning, a Chaos, without Form and void? Did not darkness cover all our deep? and the people perish for want of knowledge? Ignorance was our wedding garment,
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and Implicite faith, a sword fast in the sheath to quench all the fierie darts of Satan:
and Implicit faith, a sword fast in the sheath to quench all the fiery darts of Satan:
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our Bible was as a sealed booke; the teachers of it blind guides, and Gods house nothing else but a Denne of Theeues. Were not all our Progenitors vnder this cloud? Did not sinne enlarge it selfe,
our bible was as a sealed book; the Teachers of it blind guides, and God's house nothing Else but a Den of Thieves. Were not all our Progenitors under this cloud? Did not sin enlarge it self,
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as Hell? and like the Leprosie in the time of the Law, spread farre,
as Hell? and like the Leprosy in the time of the Law, spread Far,
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and infect the whole body? What were all the most eminent and pleasant seates in our Kingdom, but hiues full of droanes;
and infect the Whole body? What were all the most eminent and pleasant seats in our Kingdom, but hives full of drones;
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Temples, swarming with Caterpillers, who nipt euery greene thing in the bud, as in the land of Egypt? VVhat shall I more say? VVere not all our Priests Papists,
Temples, swarming with Caterpillars, who nipped every green thing in the bud, as in the land of Egypt? What shall I more say? Were not all our Priests Papists,
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or Atheists? These places, wherein now in Spirit and truth the Lord is serued, a very sinke of all sinne,
or Atheists? These places, wherein now in Spirit and truth the Lord is served, a very sink of all sin,
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and Collunies of all vncleannesse? Is not this truth? And hath not the Lord in these latter daies brought light out of darkenesse? made the English man in his owne image? blowne part of this viperous brood into the red sea of destruction? and giuen him his elder brothers blessing? I lye not:
and Collunies of all uncleanness? Is not this truth? And hath not the Lord in these latter days brought Light out of darkness? made the English man in his own image? blown part of this viperous brood into the read sea of destruction? and given him his elder Brother's blessing? I lie not:
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there is not one thing, at the which I haue more wondred, then to see how the Lord hath rooted out the Canaanite, who was so mighty, in number many,
there is not one thing, At the which I have more wondered, then to see how the Lord hath rooted out the Canaanite, who was so mighty, in number many,
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and equall in pride and malice;
and equal in pride and malice;
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I doe not doubt to speake, but if some of vs had seene the daies of old,
I do not doubt to speak, but if Some of us had seen the days of old,
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and compared them to these, they would be astonied at Gods goodnesse, and the times reformation.
and compared them to these, they would be astonished At God's Goodness, and the times Reformation.
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For did not our Auncestors want the bread of the soule, the eye of the mind,
For did not our Ancestors want the bred of the soul, the eye of the mind,
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and the pure water of life and saluation? Is it not to bee feared, that millions of soules were poisoned, that I say not eternally damned? Look back thē to thy mother, take a strict view what she was,
and the pure water of life and salvation? Is it not to be feared, that millions of Souls were poisoned, that I say not eternally damned? Look back them to thy mother, take a strict view what she was,
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and then consider what she is; we account comparisons odious; but I am sure, such as these, be commodious:
and then Consider what she is; we account comparisons odious; but I am sure, such as these, be commodious:
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and he that doth not compare time with time, shall neuer see the depth of mans miserie,
and he that does not compare time with time, shall never see the depth of men misery,
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or the greatnesse of the Lords mercie. But me thinkes I heare some in the Congregation say, I goe beyond my bounds,
or the greatness of the lords mercy. But me thinks I hear Some in the Congregation say, I go beyond my bounds,
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and giue my Countrie too good a commendation. I do not, nor cannot, so the rule bee obserued:
and give my Country too good a commendation. I do not, nor cannot, so the Rule be observed:
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shee is farre better then she hath been, yet in many things she might be mended.
she is Far better then she hath been, yet in many things she might be mended.
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God called not all his works very good, before the last daies Creation; no more will I my Mother, vntill the last day of sanctification and recreation:
God called not all his works very good, before the last days Creation; no more will I my Mother, until the last day of sanctification and recreation:
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But yet I may say, and must say, she is well amended. And in the second place, doe but compare our Iland with others neare adioyning;
But yet I may say, and must say, she is well amended. And in the second place, do but compare our Island with Others near adjoining;
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are not they more poore and needy in many things then we be? and did not the Lord then herein thinke vpon vs? Haue not we a great Light to rule the day,
Are not they more poor and needy in many things then we be? and did not the Lord then herein think upon us? Have not we a great Light to Rule the day,
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and many lesse for the night-season? What if some wandring Planets bee in the firmament? why, is not their irregular course and motion euident to all men?
and many less for the night-season? What if Some wandering Planets be in the firmament? why, is not their irregular course and motion evident to all men?
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If the Canaauites had been destroyed at once, the beasts of the field had deuoured the Israelites:
If the Canaanites had been destroyed At once, the beasts of the field had devoured the Israelites:
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and what knowest thou, but the same reason may be of force in these daies? Let vs not murmure, seeing we haue tooke possession of their land,
and what Knowest thou, but the same reason may be of force in these days? Let us not murmur, seeing we have took possession of their land,
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and haue dominion ouer the Canaanite:
and have dominion over the Canaanite:
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Wee haue the prize, and the remnant one day shall be ours, if our sinnes and ingratefulnesse doe not preuent it.
we have the prize, and the remnant one day shall be ours, if our Sins and ingratefulness do not prevent it.
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I could tel you of particulars, whē we were poore and needy, and the Lord thought on vs, at the change of the two Princes:
I could tell you of particulars, when we were poor and needy, and the Lord Thought on us, At the change of the two Princes:
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Did not the Edomites conclude, that then was the day of mourning, when they intended to be reuenged of Israel? But God preuented them.
Did not the Edomites conclude, that then was the day of mourning, when they intended to be revenged of Israel? But God prevented them.
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And in 88 was not lots cast vpon our land, and we esteemed as dead men? And in (that neuer to be forgotten deliuery) the Gun-powder-plot, were not all our heads neare the blocke? who was euer needy,
And in 88 was not lots cast upon our land, and we esteemed as dead men? And in (that never to be forgotten delivery) the Gunpowder-plot, were not all our Heads near the block? who was ever needy,
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if then we were not in need? VVhen I haue thought of that cruell plot & inuention, me seemes I could neuer match it,
if then we were not in need? When I have Thought of that cruel plot & invention, me seems I could never match it,
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except that in the fall of Adam, and betwixt them there is some equall parallell.
except that in the fallen of Adam, and betwixt them there is Some equal parallel.
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In that, there was the Diuell and the Serpent; the Garden and the persons against whom the treason was intended:
In that, there was the devil and the Serpent; the Garden and the Persons against whom the treason was intended:
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and in this the Pope, Faux his instrument, the place, and the people they aimed at.
and in this the Pope, Faux his Instrument, the place, and the people they aimed At.
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And in this comparison or allegorie, we liken the Pope to the Diuell; Faux to the Serpent; the Parliament-house to the Garden;
And in this comparison or allegory, we liken the Pope to the devil; Faux to the Serpent; the Parliament-house to the Garden;
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and the King to Adam. The Diuell was in the Serpent, but would not bee seene;
and the King to Adam. The devil was in the Serpent, but would not be seen;
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the Pope in Faux, yet loath to be discouered:
the Pope in Faux, yet loath to be discovered:
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the Serpent must swimme (probably) in the water, and creepe close into the Garden;
the Serpent must swim (probably) in the water, and creep close into the Garden;
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Faux must crosse the seas, and crawle vnder the Parliament-house: the Serpent must speake nothing, but as the Diuell would;Faux must cross the Seas, and crawl under the Parliament-house: the Serpent must speak nothing, but as the devil would;
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nor Faux doe any thing, but by the Popes direction: the Diuell pretends kindnesse to Adam, Yee shall be as Gods;
nor Faux do any thing, but by the Popes direction: the devil pretends kindness to Adam, Ye shall be as God's;
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the Pope vnder the cloake of holinesse aimes at destruction: the Serpent respected not the excellency of the place, to effect his purpose;
the Pope under the cloak of holiness aims At destruction: the Serpent respected not the excellency of the place, to Effect his purpose;
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nor Faux, if he might accomplish his resolued treason: the Serpent said, Yee shall not die at all;
nor Faux, if he might accomplish his resolved treason: the Serpent said, Ye shall not die At all;
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Faux, if he had been posed, would haue rendred the same lesson: the Diuell in tempting Adam, aimed at the destruction of all his posteritie;Faux, if he had been posed, would have rendered the same Lesson: the devil in tempting Adam, aimed At the destruction of all his posterity;
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so did the Pope, in our dread Soueraigne, at all his royall issue, and loyall subiects:
so did the Pope, in our dread Sovereign, At all his royal issue, and loyal Subjects:
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and in many more particulars they might be paralleld.
and in many more particulars they might be paralleled.
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And vndoubtedly these two plots (not to be equald by any) had one first efficient, Satan;
And undoubtedly these two plots (not to be equaled by any) had one First efficient, Satan;
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twinnes they be, conceiued in the same wombe; whether in Hell, or some Friers Cloyster, there's the Question.
twins they be, conceived in the same womb; whither in Hell, or Some Friars Cloister, there's the Question.
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But how good was God to vs, that though they traueld of iniquitie, and conceiued mischiefe, yet they haue brought forth a lie;
But how good was God to us, that though they traveled of iniquity, and conceived mischief, yet they have brought forth a lie;
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their heads haue been bruised, and their counsell confounded? Suppose that it had tooke effect, what fact (except that in the Garden) to this had been comparable!their Heads have been Bruised, and their counsel confounded? Suppose that it had took Effect, what fact (except that in the Garden) to this had been comparable!
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For the walles of our Ierusalem had been ruinated, and the Sepulchers of our fathers burnt with fier:
For the walls of our Ierusalem had been ruinated, and the Sepulchers of our Father's burned with fire:
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our Annointed had died the death, and Bethel his house become a Babylon: our Harpes had been hanged on the willowes, and we (at the best) but sung our Hebrew songs in a strange tune, voyce and land: This was the worke of God,
our Anointed had died the death, and Bethel his house become a Babylon: our Harps had been hanged on the willows, and we (At the best) but sung our Hebrew songs in a strange tune, voice and land: This was the work of God,
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and ought to be marueilous in our eyes. and ought to be marvelous in our eyes.
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For had not the Lord thought on vs, we had been swallowed vp quick, and laid as low as the nethermost hell.
For had not the Lord Thought on us, we had been swallowed up quick, and laid as low as the nethermost hell.
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I omit many other miseries, which made vs poore and needy; as pinching Frosts, scorching heate, inundations of waters, droughts, famine,
I omit many other misery's, which made us poor and needy; as pinching Frosts, scorching heat, inundations of waters, droughts, famine,
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and the deuouring plague in this City, and other places of our kingdome? VVas it not to bee poore and needie, when thousands in a weeke departed? men, women and children drawn with hooks by heapes into holes? they that were liuing either running away with great feare,
and the devouring plague in this city, and other places of our Kingdom? Was it not to be poor and needy, when thousands in a Week departed? men, women and children drawn with hooks by heaps into holes? they that were living either running away with great Fear,
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or staying still at home, with greater? And who hath remoued these euils, and sent downe the contrary blessings? Is it not the Lord? VVe haue but yet spoke of generals;
or staying still At home, with greater? And who hath removed these evils, and sent down the contrary blessings? Is it not the Lord? We have but yet spoke of generals;
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but let vs descend to particulars, and there's not one can deny, but in these two respects he hath been poore and needy;
but let us descend to particulars, and there's not one can deny, but in these two respects he hath been poor and needy;
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and the Lord thought on him. First, for his corporall condition.
and the Lord Thought on him. First, for his corporal condition.
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VVho preserued thee in thy Mothers wombe? fed thee with Manna in this wildernesse? and freed thee from so many iudgements as haue been inflicted vpon others? Surely the hand of the Lord.
Who preserved thee in thy Mother's womb? fed thee with Manna in this Wilderness? and freed thee from so many Judgments as have been inflicted upon Others? Surely the hand of the Lord.
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VVho lead thee into greene pastures, hath caused thy cup to flow ouer, and anoynted thee aboue thy fellowes, except Dauids Shepheard?
Who led thee into green pastures, hath caused thy cup to flow over, and anointed thee above thy Fellows, except David Shepherd?
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But to let these things passe:
But to let these things pass:
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Art thou now the sonne of God? wast thou not the child of wrath by nature? who hath singled thee out of the confused multitude, enriched thee with the graces of saluation,
Art thou now the son of God? wast thou not the child of wrath by nature? who hath singled thee out of the confused multitude, enriched thee with the graces of salvation,
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and borne thee againe? whereas the whole world lyeth in wickednesse? VVill not these former fauours prouoke thee to gratefulnesse? yet let the benefit by it for the present,
and born thee again? whereas the Whole world lies in wickedness? Will not these former favours provoke thee to gratefulness? yet let the benefit by it for the present,
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and future time, bee forcible to vrge thee to the practice of this dutie: for others of Gods seruants haue done the same vpon no other ground.
and future time, be forcible to urge thee to the practice of this duty: for Others of God's Servants have done the same upon no other ground.
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Paul, when hee considered, that The Lord had assisted him, when all men for spoke him, and was perswaded, that the Lord would deliuer him from euery euill worke, Paul, when he considered, that The Lord had assisted him, when all men for spoke him, and was persuaded, that the Lord would deliver him from every evil work,
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and preserue him to his heauenly Kingdome; breakes forth into these words, To whom be praise for euer and euer, Amen. and preserve him to his heavenly Kingdom; breaks forth into these words, To whom be praise for ever and ever, Amen.
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And is not this paterne worthie of our best imitation? and this constant affection on the Lords part, a continuall gratuitie on ours? VVhy then let it be daily put in practise:
And is not this pattern worthy of our best imitation? and this constant affection on the lords part, a continual gratuity on ours? Why then let it be daily put in practice:
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for either this loue, or nothing deserues it, and is thanksworthie.
for either this love, or nothing deserves it, and is thanksworthy.
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And as this point in the first place should work in vs loue autogratefulnesse to God:
And as this point in the First place should work in us love autogratefulnesse to God:
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so in the second it may comfort vs for the present and future troubles.
so in the second it may Comfort us for the present and future Troubles.
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Hast thou vexations without, and terrors within? seemes it to thee, that the Lord hath forsaken thee? Why, it is not so: thou art deceiued.
Hast thou vexations without, and terrors within? seems it to thee, that the Lord hath forsaken thee? Why, it is not so: thou art deceived.
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Think on the dayes of old, and if euer thou canst proue, that he did loue thee;
Think on the days of old, and if ever thou Canst prove, that he did love thee;
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this point will proue he doth so still.
this point will prove he does so still.
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What should more comfort a Christians heart then this? and encourage him to go on through good report,
What should more Comfort a Christians heart then this? and encourage him to go on through good report,
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and euill report with resolution?
and evil report with resolution?
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VVhat made the people weepe so bitterly, and fall on Pauls necke? was it not, in that they must see his face no more? And what did Christ promise to his disciples for their comfort and resolution in their greatest troubles and vexations? Any thing but this, I will bee with you to the end of the world: What made the people weep so bitterly, and fallen on Paul's neck? was it not, in that they must see his face no more? And what did christ promise to his Disciples for their Comfort and resolution in their greatest Troubles and vexations? Any thing but this, I will be with you to the end of the world:
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You then that haue chosen the better part, giuen vp your names to serue God,
You then that have chosen the better part, given up your names to serve God,
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and bee in the vast wildernes of this world, be not faint, or weary in the way:
and be in the vast Wilderness of this world, be not faint, or weary in the Way:
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for though hunger pinch you, Pharaoh pursue you, and the fierie Serpents sting you, yet the Lord shall neuer leaue you, or forsake you.
for though hunger pinch you, Pharaoh pursue you, and the fiery Serpents sting you, yet the Lord shall never leave you, or forsake you.
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But some may obiect to me, as Gedeon did to the Angell; Ah my Lord, if the Lord loue vs, and be with vs;
But Some may Object to me, as Gideon did to the Angel; Ah my Lord, if the Lord love us, and be with us;
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why then is all this euill come vpon vs? why then is all this evil come upon us?
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Art thou sicke in body? the Lord doth it for to make it a fitter habitation for thy soule. Art thou sick in body? the Lord does it for to make it a fitter habitation for thy soul.
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VVhat if thou seeme to be brokē in pieces? yet he can easily restore thee to thy former conditiō.
What if thou seem to be broken in Pieces? yet he can Easily restore thee to thy former condition.
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Shal you not see a Carpenter set vp a house in a comely order, yet anon he wil strike one ioynt frō another,
Shall you not see a Carpenter Set up a house in a comely order, yet anon he will strike one joint from Another,
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& lay it flat on the ground? hath he a purpose to destroy it? No:
& lay it flat on the ground? hath he a purpose to destroy it? No:
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rather to amend what he saw amisse in it: And so be we, in our owne iudgements, builded in a decent manner;
rather to amend what he saw amiss in it: And so be we, in our own Judgments, built in a decent manner;
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but God is wise in heart, and seeth that our bodies are not fit Temples for his Spirit;
but God is wise in heart, and sees that our bodies Are not fit Temples for his Spirit;
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therefore we must downe againe for a time (at the least) in our owne feeling, & present apprehensiō.
Therefore we must down again for a time (At the least) in our own feeling, & present apprehension.
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But thou wilt say, The spirit is departed from thee, and not to be found within thee.
But thou wilt say, The Spirit is departed from thee, and not to be found within thee.
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Thou art to know this, that in a Christian soule there be many mansions; as of loue, ioy, faith, zeale, repentance, and humility:
Thou art to know this, that in a Christian soul there be many mansions; as of love, joy, faith, zeal, Repentance, and humility:
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If therefore the spirit be not present in one place, seeke to finde him in another:
If Therefore the Spirit be not present in one place, seek to find him in Another:
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for be thou assured hee is not (in truth) departed.
for be thou assured he is not (in truth) departed.
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Doest thou want ioy, or faith? canst thou pray for either? why thou hast the spirit:
Dost thou want joy, or faith? Canst thou pray for either? why thou hast the Spirit:
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Canst thou not pray? (for sometimes this is a good mans condition), yet canst thou sigh and grone? why, that commeth from the Spirit:
Canst thou not pray? (for sometime this is a good men condition), yet Canst thou sighs and groan? why, that comes from the Spirit:
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Canst thou not repent as in times past? art thou notwithstanding sensible of this? and strikest thy hand vpon thy breast? this is a motion of the Spirit.
Canst thou not Repent as in times past? art thou notwithstanding sensible of this? and strikest thy hand upon thy breast? this is a motion of the Spirit.
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And be thou of good comfort;
And be thou of good Comfort;
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for when thy case spirituall is most miserable, yet thou maiest discerne some pulse (though weake) of the Spirit, beating.
for when thy case spiritual is most miserable, yet thou Mayest discern Some pulse (though weak) of the Spirit, beating.
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He that comes to see his friend, will bee glad to finde him in any roome of his house;
He that comes to see his friend, will be glad to find him in any room of his house;
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and if he be not in the dining chamber, or parlour, hee (peraduenture) shall haue him in some other priuate corner:
and if he be not in the dining chamber, or parlour, he (Peradventure) shall have him in Some other private corner:
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so, if the Spirit be absent from the mansions of faith, loue, and the like:
so, if the Spirit be absent from the mansions of faith, love, and the like:
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then thou must finde him out in the close and darke roome, called, The dislike of thy present condition;
then thou must find him out in the close and dark room, called, The dislike of thy present condition;
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or in the secret corner of Humiliation. These two be the furthest places of his absence.
or in the secret corner of Humiliation. These two be the furthest places of his absence.
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But I was vsed to haue him present in all. To speake with reuerence; Euery grace in our hearts may bee compared to so many candles in a house:
But I was used to have him present in all. To speak with Reverence; Every grace in our hearts may be compared to so many Candles in a house:
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Now the Master will not light aboue one or two at the most, except hee haue great vse of them:
Now the Master will not Light above one or two At the most, except he have great use of them:
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so the Holy Ghost is the keeper of our soules; he worketh with these graces in vs;
so the Holy Ghost is the keeper of our Souls; he works with these graces in us;
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and hee will but employ them, as there is iust occasion: If there bee need, all shall bee enlightened, made strong.
and he will but employ them, as there is just occasion: If there be need, all shall be enlightened, made strong.
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And what man being an old Disciple, that hath not experience in these things?
And what man being an old Disciple, that hath not experience in these things?
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Why, how can the Lord be with vs? for they that worke wickednesse are set vp;
Why, how can the Lord be with us? for they that work wickedness Are Set up;
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and such as tempt God, they are deliuered: And are not all things within vs, and without vs, out of order? and such as tempt God, they Are Delivered: And Are not all things within us, and without us, out of order?
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We must not iudge things by the appearance or present condition; for then we may condemne the generation of the iust and the Lords owne building: We must not judge things by the appearance or present condition; for then we may condemn the generation of the just and the lords own building:
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He that would haue comfort in the remembrance of his house, must not conceiue of it in parts:
He that would have Comfort in the remembrance of his house, must not conceive of it in parts:
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as of the wood in the Forrests, vnsquared; the stone in the rockes, vnpolished; the brick in the clay, vnburned;
as of the wood in the Forests, unsquared; the stone in the Rocks, unpolished; the brick in the clay, unburned;
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and lime in the sand, vntempered; but in the patterne or frame, as it will bee when it is perfected:
and lime in the sand, untempered; but in the pattern or frame, as it will be when it is perfected:
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So wee are to looke at the end of the righteous, and the restauration of all things, not as they bee for the present;
So we Are to look At the end of the righteous, and the restauration of all things, not as they be for the present;
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and then shall we see the full beauty of the Lords workes, and our owne blessednesse.
and then shall we see the full beauty of the lords works, and our own blessedness.
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He that doth these things shall neuer fall, finally, and for euer. Therefore Watch ye, stand ye fast, quit you like men, and be strong: He that does these things shall never fallen, finally, and for ever. Therefore Watch you, stand you fast, quit you like men, and be strong:
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for the Lords affection to all the faithfull, neuer faileth in affliction.
for the lords affection to all the faithful, never Faileth in affliction.
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And doth not the Lord separate his affection from his children in affliction? Let vs then tread in the same steps, and imitate our heauenly Father.
And does not the Lord separate his affection from his children in affliction? Let us then tread in the same steps, and imitate our heavenly Father.
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Oh that this were the custome of our Countrey! but it is not; we rather practice the contrary, adding affliction to Pauls bands.
O that this were the custom of our Country! but it is not; we rather practice the contrary, adding affliction to Paul's bans.
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For to him that hath not (need of comfort) shall bee giuen; but from him that hath, shall be taken away that hee hath. Iob renders the reason:
For to him that hath not (need of Comfort) shall be given; but from him that hath, shall be taken away that he hath. Job renders the reason:
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Because Men haue forsaken the feare of the Lord.
Because Men have forsaken the Fear of the Lord.
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How many haue the faith in respect of persons? forsake iust Iob, if tumbling on the dunghill? and be ashamed of Pauls chaine? Is this to shew forth the vertues of him that hath called thee? to imitate the example of thy Sauiour? and to be a fellow-feeler of thy brothers affliction? If this goe before, what will follow? shall not the Lord mete to vs, as we haue measured to others? leaue vs,
How many have the faith in respect of Persons? forsake just Job, if tumbling on the dunghill? and be ashamed of Paul's chain? Is this to show forth the Virtues of him that hath called thee? to imitate the Exampl of thy Saviour? and to be a fellow-feeler of thy Brother's affliction? If this go before, what will follow? shall not the Lord meet to us, as we have measured to Others? leave us,
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when we haue most need of comfort, seeing we cry, Stand afarre, come not neare me, to our children and friends in the time of affliction.
when we have most need of Comfort, seeing we cry, Stand afar, come not near me, to our children and Friends in the time of affliction.
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Was it not Ionathans praise, that he was louely in life and death, and would not leaue his brother Dauid in all his troubles? and shall it not be thy duty and comfort to doe the like to all thy brethren? The Butler is branded, that he remēbred not Ioseph in his bands;
Was it not Ionathans praise, that he was lovely in life and death, and would not leave his brother David in all his Troubles? and shall it not be thy duty and Comfort to do the like to all thy brothers? The Butler is branded, that he remembered not Ioseph in his bans;
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and hence (probably) came that Prouerbe: No man remembreth the afflictions of Ioseph.
and hence (probably) Come that Proverb: No man Remember the afflictions of Ioseph.
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Yet we haue some more vnnaturall, who forsake men in their prosperity, and dayes of Gods promotion:
Yet we have Some more unnatural, who forsake men in their Prosperity, and days of God's promotion:
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they enuie Dauid, because hee is annointed King from the sheepe-fold: Cry, away with Amos, he must not prophecy at Bethel, for he was a figge-gatherer:
they envy David, Because he is anointed King from the sheepfold: Cry, away with Amos, he must not prophecy At Bethel, for he was a figge-gatherer:
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and if Christ come out of Nazaret, be reputed the Carpenters sonne; and aduanced by his heauenly Father; some will reiect him; others doubt of him; and too few receiue him.
and if christ come out of Nazareth, be reputed the Carpenters son; and advanced by his heavenly Father; Some will reject him; Others doubt of him; and too few receive him.
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And (without mis-apprehension be it spoken) I haue seene these two euils in the learned and religious of our times;
And (without misapprehension be it spoken) I have seen these two evils in the learned and religious of our times;
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Friends forsaken in aduersity, enuied in prosperity: wee will not visit the poore, if wee bee rich;
Friends forsaken in adversity, envied in Prosperity: we will not visit the poor, if we be rich;
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neither regard them the Lord extraordinarily aduanceth. But these things should not be so: why then say with Ruth, Nought but death shall part thee, and thy friend:
neither regard them the Lord extraordinarily Advanceth. But these things should not be so: why then say with Ruth, Nought but death shall part thee, and thy friend:
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follow him with thine affection whithersoeuer he goeth;
follow him with thine affection whithersoever he Goes;
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and if he fall amongst theeues, goe not by him, but looke on him; and to thy ability and his necessity relieue him:
and if he fallen among thieves, go not by him, but look on him; and to thy ability and his necessity relieve him:
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For this is thy Fathers proceeding; the custom of his childrē;
For this is thy Father's proceeding; the custom of his children;
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& the only way to be of others respected, when thou thy selfe art most afflicted.
& the only Way to be of Others respected, when thou thy self art most afflicted.
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If pouerty would haue parted friends; nakednesse made a separation, meannesse of birth, or basenesse of condition;
If poverty would have parted Friends; nakedness made a separation, meanness of birth, or baseness of condition;
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then the Lord had neuer tooke pitie on thee; or, in affection been vnited to thee.
then the Lord had never took pity on thee; or, in affection been united to thee.
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Wherefore set the Lords patterne before thine eyes; and whatsoeuer hee beareth with, in his, doe thou the like also:
Wherefore Set the lords pattern before thine eyes; and whatsoever he bears with, in his, do thou the like also:
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and let not that withdraw thy loue from any of thy brethren, against which the God of loue neuer obiected, disliked;
and let not that withdraw thy love from any of thy brothers, against which the God of love never objected, disliked;
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or, for the which his affection was neuer separated, weakened. I know this is thy dutie;
or, for the which his affection was never separated, weakened. I know this is thy duty;
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but a thing, not easie to bee done;
but a thing, not easy to be done;
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for, it is no weake, but a maine pitch of sanctification, not to draw arguments from the meannesse of a mans birth, friends, education, former pouerty,
for, it is no weak, but a main pitch of sanctification, not to draw Arguments from the meanness of a men birth, Friends, education, former poverty,
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or present necessity to withdraw, extenuate and separate affection: but to loue, where, and in the same manner the Lord loueth:
or present necessity to withdraw, extenuate and separate affection: but to love, where, and in the same manner the Lord loves:
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he that doth this, flesh and blood neuer reuealed it to him. Then striue for it; it is worth the obtaining;
he that does this, Flesh and blood never revealed it to him. Then strive for it; it is worth the obtaining;
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that it may be said of thee, as Paul said of one, who performed this dutie:
that it may be said of thee, as Paul said of one, who performed this duty:
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The Lord shew mercie to the house of Onesiphorus; The Lord graunt he may finde mercie with the Lord at that day. The Lord show mercy to the house of Onesiphorus; The Lord grant he may find mercy with the Lord At that day.
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And from this point of Gods affection to his children in affliction; we may all be encouraged to serue such a master.
And from this point of God's affection to his children in affliction; we may all be encouraged to serve such a master.
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Art thou his seruant, and sonne? then doe not, with the Prodigall, run from him;
Art thou his servant, and son? then do not, with the Prodigal, run from him;
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or with Demas, embrace the world: for all creatures of that kind will faile and forsake thee in thy affliction;
or with Demas, embrace the world: for all creatures of that kind will fail and forsake thee in thy affliction;
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or if not, they will proue, but like Iobs friends, or the Pharisies, Miserable Comforters. Or, hast thou not yet giuen vp thy name,
or if not, they will prove, but like Jobs Friends, or the Pharisees, Miserable Comforters. Or, hast thou not yet given up thy name,
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and with a purpose of heart cleaued to the Lord? why then change thy master,
and with a purpose of heart cleaved to the Lord? why then change thy master,
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and make choyce of him wee haue in hand. Who would not serue such a man as will bee alwaies present with his people; haue an eye ouer them;
and make choice of him we have in hand. Who would not serve such a man as will be always present with his people; have an eye over them;
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call them by name, and relieue them according to their necessities? Shall not we then make election of the Lord? For his eye shall watch for thy good; his right hand shall be ouer thy face,
call them by name, and relieve them according to their necessities? Shall not we then make election of the Lord? For his eye shall watch for thy good; his right hand shall be over thy face,
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and his left hand vnder thy head; and, thou shalt want no manner of thing. Art thou in bonds? hee shall visit thee.and his left hand under thy head; and, thou shalt want no manner of thing. Art thou in bonds? he shall visit thee.
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In danger? his Angels shall defend thee. In want? the creatures refresh thee. Tempted by Satan? he shall fight for thee.
In danger? his Angels shall defend thee. In want? the creatures refresh thee. Tempted by Satan? he shall fight for thee.
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Or in the pangs and shadow of death? yet he will bee with thee, that thou maist sleepe soundly and securely.
Or in the pangs and shadow of death? yet he will be with thee, that thou Mayest sleep soundly and securely.
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Beloued, this I know, that if God be with vs, it is no matter who be against vs:
beloved, this I know, that if God be with us, it is no matter who be against us:
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but if hee bee not on our side, what will it profit vs to bee respected of the world? And say not in thy heart, Lush, my mountaine is strong,
but if he be not on our side, what will it profit us to be respected of the world? And say not in thy heart, Lush, my mountain is strong,
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and I shall not be moued; and I shall not be moved;
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for wee are but in the wildernesse, wee shall meet with fiery serpents, the stings of a guiltie and wounded spirit.
for we Are but in the Wilderness, we shall meet with fiery Serpents, the stings of a guilty and wounded Spirit.
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Iordan, that type of death hath not looked vs in the face; at the most, wee haue not passed ouer it:Iordan, that type of death hath not looked us in the face; At the most, we have not passed over it:
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and doth not the day draw neere? is it not at hand? and if the Lord doe not then helpe thee,
and does not the day draw near? is it not At hand? and if the Lord do not then help thee,
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and be with thee, what shall become of thee? wofull will be that Hauen, where thou shalt be landed.
and be with thee, what shall become of thee? woeful will be that Haven, where thou shalt be landed.
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O that we did but know the worth of Gods fauour in affliction!
Oh that we did but know the worth of God's favour in affliction!
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or how ioyfull a thing it is for his children to be assured of his affection! Well;
or how joyful a thing it is for his children to be assured of his affection! Well;
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the day of death and of iudgement shall declare it: and till then, the true worth will not bee fully knowne of the faithfull;
the day of death and of judgement shall declare it: and till then, the true worth will not be Fully known of the faithful;
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or the want feelingly discerned by the vngodly. Let me then entreat thee to striue for his fauour;
or the want feelingly discerned by the ungodly. Let me then entreat thee to strive for his favour;
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thinke no paines too great to obtaine it; neither be at peace till thou possesse it;
think no pains too great to obtain it; neither be At peace till thou possess it;
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for then thou maiest haue comfort in troub•es; ioy, amidst sorrow; and life, in death. No tidings so terrible, that shall make thee tremble;
for then thou Mayest have Comfort in troub•es; joy, amid sorrow; and life, in death. No tidings so terrible, that shall make thee tremble;
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no former sinne cause thee to feare; nor Satans deadliest darts touch or pierce thee, if the Lord be with thee.
no former sin cause thee to Fear; nor Satan deadliest darts touch or pierce thee, if the Lord be with thee.
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Now then is the time to agree with him; take the opportunity, fore-slow it not; and build thou on this rocke once, and stand for euer.
Now then is the time to agree with him; take the opportunity, foreslow it not; and built thou on this rock once, and stand for ever.
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A third point from the words may now be collected, viZ. that, The fauour of God in affliction, onely giueth the faithfull satisfaction.
A third point from the words may now be collected, viZ. that, The favour of God in affliction, only gives the faithful satisfaction.
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We see that this good man did comfort himselfe from no other ground, but from this, that The Lord thought on him.
We see that this good man did Comfort himself from no other ground, but from this, that The Lord Thought on him.
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Neither is there any thing that could worke this effect, he being in so great affliction,
Neither is there any thing that could work this Effect, he being in so great affliction,
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except the Lords loue and affection.
except the lords love and affection.
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Many cry, who will shew vs any good? But Lord lift thou the light of thy countenance vpon me. Many cry, who will show us any good? But Lord lift thou the Light of thy countenance upon me.
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And whom haue I in heauen but thee, or in earth that I respect in comparison of thee? No person, no thing.
And whom have I in heaven but thee, or in earth that I respect in comparison of thee? No person, no thing.
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I• is good (yea best) to draw neere to God, for content in these dangers. I• is good (yea best) to draw near to God, for content in these dangers.
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Saul was a King, and yet when God was gone, could his kingdome yeeld him any comfort? BalshaZZar in his bowles will quake, and his heart roll within him, if the Lords hand in writing be stretched out against him. Saul was a King, and yet when God was gone, could his Kingdom yield him any Comfort? belshazzar in his bowls will quake, and his heart roll within him, if the lords hand in writing be stretched out against him.
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Why doth the diuell tremble and feare? Oh, hee hath no confidence in the great Creator.
Why does the Devil tremble and Fear? O, he hath no confidence in the great Creator.
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Cain will curse and cry to, when he cannot expect and rest in a cheerfull acceptation from the Lord: Cain will curse and cry to, when he cannot expect and rest in a cheerful acceptation from the Lord:
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but let all the creatures in the earth, and the whole hoast of Heauen band themselues against vs, If God be with vs, who can be against vs to hurt vs, trouble vs? And what may bee the reason of this?
but let all the creatures in the earth, and the Whole host of Heaven band themselves against us, If God be with us, who can be against us to hurt us, trouble us? And what may be the reason of this?
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Why, the Lord is the onely obiect of their loue, and he in whom their soule principally delighteth:
Why, the Lord is the only Object of their love, and he in whom their soul principally delights:
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wherefore enioying him, they haue all they would. Let Iacob heare that Ioseph his sonne is yet aliue, he hath enough.
Wherefore enjoying him, they have all they would. Let Iacob hear that Ioseph his son is yet alive, he hath enough.
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If the King come home safe, Ziba may keepe the land, for Mephibosheth is satisfied. Could but the sonne of Hamor match with Dinah, his Circumcision will bee endured;
If the King come home safe, Ziba may keep the land, for Mephibosheth is satisfied. Could but the son of Hamor match with Dinah, his Circumcision will be endured;
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and though the daughters in the countrey bee denied him, yet shall he be well contented.
and though the daughters in the country be denied him, yet shall he be well contented.
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Giue but Rahel children, and she will not die. And let Simeon see his Sauiour and he will die. Give but Rachel children, and she will not die. And let Simeon see his Saviour and he will die.
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And how are these contrary effects produced? Why loue is the cause thereof:
And how Are these contrary effects produced? Why love is the cause thereof:
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so let Gods children enioy the subiect of their affection, they will rest in it with full contentation in all affliction.
so let God's children enjoy the Subject of their affection, they will rest in it with full contentation in all affliction.
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Because they beleeue then, and know that all shall worke together for good at their latter end.
Because they believe then, and know that all shall work together for good At their latter end.
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For being assured of the one, they neuer need to doubt of the other: and grant but the first, and the second will ensue of necessity. For being assured of the one, they never need to doubt of the other: and grant but the First, and the second will ensue of necessity.
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Will it not reioyce the poore patient, that his Physition doth affect him? for then he is assured, that if he can, hee will (and God can) cure him.
Will it not rejoice the poor patient, that his physician does affect him? for then he is assured, that if he can, he will (and God can) cure him.
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If we haue the Iudge for our friend and father, what need wee to feare the many inditements preferred against vs? Let Moses haue the Lord to looke vpon him, Pharaohs frownes cannot feare him:
If we have the Judge for our friend and father, what need we to Fear the many inditements preferred against us? Let Moses have the Lord to look upon him, Pharaohs frowns cannot Fear him:
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and let God but thinke on vs, and we thinke on him (he by affection, wee by faith), we need not to shake or shadder:
and let God but think on us, and we think on him (he by affection, we by faith), we need not to shake or shadder:
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but walke on cheerfully and resolutely in the valleyes of teares, and the very shadow of death.
but walk on cheerfully and resolutely in the valleys of tears, and the very shadow of death.
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Dauid in his greatest troubles speaketh thus to the Lord;David in his greatest Troubles speaks thus to the Lord;
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Thou hast giuen ioy in my heart, more then of the time, when their corne and their new wine were multiplied. Thou hast given joy in my heart, more then of the time, when their corn and their new wine were multiplied.
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In peace together will I lye downe and sleepe; for thou Iehouah alone wilt seate me in confidence; preserue my soule in safetie. In peace together will I lie down and sleep; for thou Jehovah alone wilt seat me in confidence; preserve my soul in safety.
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Now from this point thus proued, we learne these things.
Now from this point thus proved, we Learn these things.
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And first, whats the true cause, why so many are shaken with euery blast, and flie like chaffe before the least wind of affliction? Alas!
And First, whats the true cause, why so many Are shaken with every blast, and fly like chaff before the least wind of affliction? Alas!
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they haue not made the Lord their portion, neither bee assured of his affection: their loue leanes on some other subiect;
they have not made the Lord their portion, neither be assured of his affection: their love leans on Some other Subject;
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and that once failing, they fall for euer. He that affecteth the earth, if it grow barren, hee will still be bawling:
and that once failing, they fallen for ever. He that affects the earth, if it grow barren, he will still be bawling:
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and he that expects treasures from a farre;
and he that expects treasures from a Far;
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let the wind but rise, and the water swell, his body will sweat, and his soule be troubled within him:
let the wind but rise, and the water swell, his body will sweat, and his soul be troubled within him:
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the sea is not so much tossed, but he is as much terrified: the one casts not vp more mire and mud, then the other feare and despaire.
the sea is not so much tossed, but he is as much terrified: the one Cast not up more mire and mud, then the other Fear and despair.
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Shall wee thinke that Iudas would haue hanged himselfe; Saul fallen on his owne speare; or so wise a wight as Achitophel, proued his owne executioner; Shall we think that Iudas would have hanged himself; Saul fallen on his own spear; or so wise a wight as Ahithophel, proved his own executioner;
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if God had been the obiect of their affection, and they put confidence in him in their affliction? No:
if God had been the Object of their affection, and they put confidence in him in their affliction? No:
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it had been a thing impossible.
it had been a thing impossible.
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And therefore we may hence safely conclude, that the want of the assurance of Gods sauour is the true cause,
And Therefore we may hence safely conclude, that the want of the assurance of God's savour is the true cause,
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why men in discontent and crosses become their owne executioners.
why men in discontent and Crosses become their own executioners.
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For that which they affect most, wanting power to content and preserue them, or being remoued from them;
For that which they affect most, wanting power to content and preserve them, or being removed from them;
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they hauing no other God in their present apprehension, often become their owne bloudy Butchers, to drowne, hang, or murther themselues.
they having no other God in their present apprehension, often become their own bloody Butchers, to drown, hang, or murder themselves.
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And doe but obserue it, and what I haue spoken, you shall find verified by experience.
And do but observe it, and what I have spoken, you shall find verified by experience.
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And in the second place we may hence learne the true ground, why Gods children haue so reioyced in affliction;
And in the second place we may hence Learn the true ground, why God's children have so rejoiced in affliction;
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and it is this and no other, namely their assurance of Gods fauour and affection.
and it is this and no other, namely their assurance of God's favour and affection.
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He that beleeueth in the Lord by faith, is linked to him in loue, and perswaded that God thinkes on him, will embrace death, desire iudgement,
He that Believeth in the Lord by faith, is linked to him in love, and persuaded that God thinks on him, will embrace death, desire judgement,
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and neuer tremble at the most terrible tidings.
and never tremble At the most terrible tidings.
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Abraham will goe hee knowes not whither; Daniel into the Denne, and Paul to prison, hauing this confidence of the Lords fauour. Abraham will go he knows not whither; daniel into the Den, and Paul to prison, having this confidence of the lords favour.
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Iacob will leaue his fathers house, Ruth runne into a strange Countrie, and Christ embrace the Crosse, endure the shame, when God thinkes on them. Iacob will leave his Father's house, Ruth run into a strange Country, and christ embrace the Cross, endure the shame, when God thinks on them.
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How should Iob haue endured the stealth of his cattel, burning of his corne, and the sudden death of all his children,
How should Job have endured the stealth of his cattle, burning of his corn, and the sudden death of all his children,
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when their bones were bruised and broken; their bloud and braines sprinkled and spread on the posts and timber;
when their bones were Bruised and broken; their blood and brains sprinkled and spread on the posts and timber;
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his VViues bitter words, Curse God and dye (for so the place is to bee vnderstood;
his VViues bitter words, Curse God and die (for so the place is to be understood;
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for it's probable Satan spared her life to that purpose to tempt him; and it was the end he aimed at, He will curse thee to thy face:
for it's probable Satan spared her life to that purpose to tempt him; and it was the end he aimed At, He will curse thee to thy face:
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why should wee then imagine, that hee put not that tart and cruell phrase into her mouth? for he is wise in his proceedings) if the certaintie of the Lords loue had not supported him? Had it once been possible for fraile men, and weake women to haue endured burning, hewing asunder,
why should we then imagine, that he put not that tart and cruel phrase into her Mouth? for he is wise in his proceedings) if the certainty of the lords love had not supported him? Had it once been possible for frail men, and weak women to have endured burning, hewing asunder,
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and to be rent on the Racke, but vpon this ground? VVhy then, see the true cause of ioy in sorrow,
and to be rend on the Rack, but upon this ground? Why then, see the true cause of joy in sorrow,
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and giue the Lord his deserued praise, whose power is the most made manifest in our weakenesse, wofulnesse, wretchednesse, 2. Cor. 12.9.
and give the Lord his deserved praise, whose power is the most made manifest in our weakness, wofulnesse, wretchedness, 2. Cor. 12.9.
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Finally, wouldest thou be able to stand in the euill day, and the sad times of tentation,
Finally, Wouldst thou be able to stand in the evil day, and the sad times of tentation,
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and persecution? then striue more and more, to be assured of the Lords affection: endeauour to possesse Dauids darling;
and persecution? then strive more and more, to be assured of the lords affection: endeavour to possess David darling;
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get Gods affection once shed abroad in thy heart; be sure of this, and thou shalt endure the greatest storme;
get God's affection once shed abroad in thy heart; be sure of this, and thou shalt endure the greatest storm;
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cut the strongest streames of the raging tide, and land safe at the hauen of Heauen.
Cut the Strongest streams of the raging tide, and land safe At the Haven of Heaven.
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VVe, in pollicy, prepare cloakes for wet, prouision for winter, and a staffe against the time of decrepit old age;
We, in policy, prepare cloaks for wet, provision for winter, and a staff against the time of decrepit old age;
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and shall wee not prouide for death and iudgement? VVhat can support thee in the times of trouble,
and shall we not provide for death and judgement? What can support thee in the times of trouble,
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& the hower of thy departure, but some perswasion of Gods fauor? Could Pharaohs Horses, the Rich Mans purple, the Fooles great barnes,
& the hour of thy departure, but Some persuasion of God's favour? Could Pharaohs Horses, the Rich men purple, the Fools great Barns,
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or Iesabel her painting, if thou hadst them? No, no:
or Jezebel her painting, if thou Hadst them? No, no:
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these are but a vaine thing, a sandy foundation, and a staffe of Reed, that will either stocke thee fast,
these Are but a vain thing, a sandy Foundation, and a staff of Reed, that will either stock thee fast,
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or breake in shiuers, piercing thy hands through with many sorrowes. Therefore in the feare of God thinke on this one thing:
or break in shivers, piercing thy hands through with many sorrows. Therefore in the Fear of God think on this one thing:
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for death will come, and will not tarry;
for death will come, and will not tarry;
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and if thou haue not this fixed fast in the furrowes of thy heart, little pleasure canst thou haue in death at death.
and if thou have not this fixed fast in the furrows of thy heart, little pleasure Canst thou have in death At death.
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And because we dreame (but deceiue our selues, and that too too often), in thinking we are in the Lords fauour highly, principally in prosperitie;
And Because we dream (but deceive our selves, and that too too often), in thinking we Are in the lords favour highly, principally in Prosperity;
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be thou the more carefull to attaine to this thing. Wee haue a common Prouerb, that A good thing cannot be made too sure:
be thou the more careful to attain to this thing. we have a Common Proverb, that A good thing cannot be made too sure:
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and what better then this in all the world? And for the better triall of thy selfe in the matter, take these rules in the meane while, till thou haue learned better.
and what better then this in all the world? And for the better trial of thy self in the matter, take these rules in the mean while, till thou have learned better.
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First, if the Lord loue thee, then thou doest reflect thy affection againe vpon him.
First, if the Lord love thee, then thou dost reflect thy affection again upon him.
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He sheds his loue first abroad in thy heart, and then thou art enflamed with the loue of him.
He sheds his love First abroad in thy heart, and then thou art inflamed with the love of him.
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For as I first giue heate to my bed, and then it giues me warmth the night after: For as I First give heat to my Bed, and then it gives me warmth the night After:
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so the Lords loue heateth my heart, and then I thence forward affect him: certainely he that loues the Lord, is loued of him.
so the lords love heateth my heart, and then I thence forward affect him: Certainly he that loves the Lord, is loved of him.
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Againe, if the Lord loue thee, then he will reueale himselfe vnto thee, especially in prayer, and that familiarly.
Again, if the Lord love thee, then he will reveal himself unto thee, especially in prayer, and that familiarly.
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When thou hast called on his Name, hath hee giuen thee a gracious and comfortable answere? Hast thou felt a secret voice of the spirit, speaking to the eare of thy soule, Thy prayer is heard, and thy request come before the Lord? (for God,
When thou hast called on his Name, hath he given thee a gracious and comfortable answer? Hast thou felt a secret voice of the Spirit, speaking to the ear of thy soul, Thy prayer is herd, and thy request come before the Lord? (for God,
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like man, giueth the greatest gifts, and manifesteth himself to his children the most in secret).
like man, gives the greatest Gifts, and manifesteth himself to his children the most in secret).
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Then be thou of good cōfort, for the Lord thinkes on thee.
Then be thou of good Comfort, for the Lord thinks on thee.
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Besides, canst thou speake by experience, that hee hath kept couenant with thee, and performed his promise (for his promises are Yea and Amen to all he loueth)? then maist thou haue hope.
Beside, Canst thou speak by experience, that he hath kept Covenant with thee, and performed his promise (for his promises Are Yea and Amen to all he loves)? then Mayest thou have hope.
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VVhat peace hast thou found wrought in thy soule? How hath he watered thee euery morning? humbled thee in prosperitie, What peace hast thou found wrought in thy soul? How hath he watered thee every morning? humbled thee in Prosperity,
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and comforted thee in aduersitie? Hast thou an experimentall knowledge of his proceedings? feare not then, he will doe thee good, and no euill;
and comforted thee in adversity? Hast thou an experimental knowledge of his proceedings? Fear not then, he will do thee good, and no evil;
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and he is neuer weary (for that were to crosse his owne command) in weldoing. and he is never weary (for that were to cross his own command) in welldoing.
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And doest thou reiect the Arme of flesh and bloud;
And dost thou reject the Arm of Flesh and blood;
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denie thy owne power, and onely rely vpon the Lord? I then dare giue thee my word, that he shall neuer faile thee,
deny thy own power, and only rely upon the Lord? I then Dare give thee my word, that he shall never fail thee,
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or in the greatest danger forsake thee. Be thou assured once, that these things are in thee;
or in the greatest danger forsake thee. Be thou assured once, that these things Are in thee;
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and the like done for thee; and thou shalt be as secure and safe from all dangers in life and death,
and the like done for thee; and thou shalt be as secure and safe from all dangers in life and death,
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as the least drop of water in the bottome of the deepe Ocean sea is from the exhalation of the Summers Sun;
as the least drop of water in the bottom of the deep Ocean sea is from the exhalation of the Summer's Sun;
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or that graine of sand, which possesseth the very center of the Globe, is from motion, or the footes trampling, scattering.
or that grain of sand, which Possesses the very centre of the Globe, is from motion, or the foots trampling, scattering.
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One thing more may yet bee obserued out of the words, thinketh on me, which is, that
One thing more may yet be observed out of the words, Thinketh on me, which is, that
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The Lord will deliuer the faithfull from all dangers; free them in a conuenient season from all afflictions. The Lord will deliver the faithful from all dangers; free them in a convenient season from all afflictions.
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For this is the true exposition of the phrase, as the words following doe declare euidently, plainly. For this is the true exposition of the phrase, as the words following doe declare evidently, plainly.
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Noah shall not be drowned in the old world, but be freed from all dangers. Noah shall not be drowned in the old world, but be freed from all dangers.
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Let shall come safe to little Zoar. Moses flee to, and returne in health, from the land of Madian. Ioseph may be sold, yet God can preserue him safe, and Esau expect the time of mourning to be reuenged on his brother Iacob, yet shall he come againe, Let shall come safe to little Zoar. Moses flee to, and return in health, from the land of Midian. Ioseph may be sold, yet God can preserve him safe, and Esau expect the time of mourning to be revenged on his brother Iacob, yet shall he come again,
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and find fauour in his eyes. Let Dauid be hunted like a Partridge, the rauening Kite shall neuer catch him;
and find favour in his eyes. Let David be hunted like a Partridge, the ravening Kite shall never catch him;
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and Baruch shall haue his life, though many perish for a prey. and baruch shall have his life, though many perish for a prey.
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Peter may be in prison, yet shall the gates be cast off their hinges, his bolts be loosed, and hee set at libertie. Peter may be in prison, yet shall the gates be cast off their hinges, his bolts be loosed, and he Set At liberty.
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And though Paul be forsaken of all men, yet God shall assist him, free him out of the mouth of the Lyon, And though Paul be forsaken of all men, yet God shall assist him, free him out of the Mouth of the lion,
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and preserue him to his heauenly kingdome. and preserve him to his heavenly Kingdom.
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Yea, this is most certain, that either in life he shal let them loose, to runne at libertie;
Yea, this is most certain, that either in life he shall let them lose, to run At liberty;
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or by death free them from the euill to come. And reason may be rendred why it shall be so:
or by death free them from the evil to come. And reason may be rendered why it shall be so:
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For the Lord hath so promised and purposed, and shall not his counsell stand? and his word abide for euer? Did he euer faile in keeping couenant? or haue his promises at any time been preuented? No, no:
For the Lord hath so promised and purposed, and shall not his counsel stand? and his word abide for ever? Did he ever fail in keeping Covenant? or have his promises At any time been prevented? No, no:
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Let Heauen and Earth passe away, one iot of his word shall not moue, but be verified, certainely accomplished. Let Heaven and Earth pass away, one jot of his word shall not move, but be verified, Certainly accomplished.
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For shall God proue a lyer? breake promise? Away with this; he cannot, he will not. For shall God prove a liar? break promise? Away with this; he cannot, he will not.
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God is not like man, promising what he neuer intends to performe: for all the promises made by him, are Yea and Amen in Christ Iesus.
God is not like man, promising what he never intends to perform: for all the promises made by him, Are Yea and Amen in christ Iesus.
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And this will hee doe of loue to his children, and hatred to the wicked.
And this will he do of love to his children, and hatred to the wicked.
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God will not haue the vncircumcised Philistims to reioyce in the ouerthrow of little Dauid his Annointed;
God will not have the uncircumcised philistines to rejoice in the overthrow of little David his Anointed;
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or the cursed Canaanites to tread vnder-foot the sanctified seede of old Israel. Pharaoh may lay great burdens on the Iewes, yet the more he doth vex them, they shall multiply, grow and vex him. or the cursed Canaanites to tread underfoot the sanctified seed of old Israel. Pharaoh may lay great burdens on the Iewes, yet the more he does vex them, they shall multiply, grow and vex him.
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This hath been a reason of force in former time, and may continue still to confirme this doctrine.
This hath been a reason of force in former time, and may continue still to confirm this Doctrine.
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And from this point the faithfull must learne patience, and not to make haste, or mourne as men without hope, for it's but a very little while, and then He that shall come, will come, and will not tarrie.
And from this point the faithful must Learn patience, and not to make haste, or mourn as men without hope, for it's but a very little while, and then He that shall come, will come, and will not tarry.
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The Husbandman must patiently expect the time of haruest; the Mariner waite with content for wind and tide; The Husbandman must patiently expect the time of harvest; the Mariner wait with content for wind and tide;
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and the VVatchman for the dawning of the day: wee must also tarrie the Lords leisure;
and the VVatchman for the dawning of the day: we must also tarry the lords leisure;
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bee strong, and he, in the fittest season, will comfort our soules.
be strong, and he, in the Fittest season, will Comfort our Souls.
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Dauid being assured, that he should see the goodnesse of the Lord in the land of the liuing, did not faint, but expect with patience the time appointed; David being assured, that he should see the Goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, did not faint, but expect with patience the time appointed;
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and his patterne must be our practise; seeing it was grounded and sprang from the point we haue in hand.
and his pattern must be our practice; seeing it was grounded and sprang from the point we have in hand.
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Againe, as by this point we are taught for the present, to be patient; so to confirme our faith, for time future.
Again, as by this point we Are taught for the present, to be patient; so to confirm our faith, for time future.
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And what can more strengthen it, then certaintie of full freedome, and a totall deliuerie from all the euill that shall befall them, 2. Cor. 4.16.17?
And what can more strengthen it, then certainty of full freedom, and a total delivery from all the evil that shall befall them, 2. Cor. 4.16.17?
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But we thinke not seriously of this thing, and that's the cause, we hang downe the loynes of our mindes;
But we think not seriously of this thing, and that's the cause, we hang down the loins of our minds;
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and that which is halting is readie, vpon the least rub, to be turned out of the way. and that which is halting is ready, upon the least rub, to be turned out of the Way.
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Wherefore let vs consider how he hath in former time deliuered his; and it will be a notable prop to support our staggering minds;
Wherefore let us Consider how he hath in former time Delivered his; and it will be a notable prop to support our staggering minds;
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and a sure base, and foundation for faith to rest it selfe vpon. Now the kinds and meanes be many.
and a sure base, and Foundation for faith to rest it self upon. Now the Kinds and means be many.
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God can stop the mouthes of the raging Lions, that they shall not rent the very garment of his children,
God can stop the mouths of the raging Lions, that they shall not rend the very garment of his children,
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as we see in Dan. 5. Againe, he is able to preserue vs in the fier from burning, as the Bush was, Exod. 3.2.
as we see in Dan. 5. Again, he is able to preserve us in the fire from burning, as the Bush was, Exod 3.2.
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and the three children in the furnace, Dan. 3.
and the three children in the furnace, Dan. 3.
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Thirdly, in bringing iudgements on our aduersaries, and breaking the teeth of the Lion, as of Pharaoh, Exod. 14; of Haman, Ester 7; and Herod, Acts 12.
Thirdly, in bringing Judgments on our Adversaries, and breaking the teeth of the lion, as of Pharaoh, Exod 14; of Haman, Ester 7; and Herod, Acts 12.
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Besides, if not so, he can change the heart, and cause Paul a bloudy persecutor, to become a resolute Christian souldier, Acts 9.
Beside, if not so, he can change the heart, and cause Paul a bloody persecutor, to become a resolute Christian soldier, Acts 9.
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Furthermore, he wanteth not skill or power to deliuer Paul, by setting the enemies at ods one with another,
Furthermore, he Wants not skill or power to deliver Paul, by setting the enemies At ods one with Another,
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as hee did the Sadduces and the Pharisees, Acts 21.31. & 23.10. Sixthly, when their enemies are vpon their backes, tidings may come to Saul, that the Philistines are about to inuade the land:
as he did the Sadducees and the Pharisees, Acts 21.31. & 23.10. Sixthly, when their enemies Are upon their backs, tidings may come to Saul, that the philistines Are about to invade the land:
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so Dauid may escape the danger, 1. Sam. 23.27. &c.
so David may escape the danger, 1. Sam. 23.27. etc.
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Moreouer, he can giue his seruants power and boldnesse to dare their foes to their face,
Moreover, he can give his Servants power and boldness to Dare their foes to their face,
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as he did Paul and others, in so much as they shall be kindly intreated, and sent away, Acts 4.8. &c. Acts 16.37, &c.
as he did Paul and Others, in so much as they shall be kindly entreated, and sent away, Acts 4.8. etc. Acts 16.37, etc.
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And what shall I more say? God can compell Balaam to blesse; Caiphas to prophecie;
And what shall I more say? God can compel balaam to bless; Caiaphas to prophecy;
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and the Whale to preserue Ionah, when the ship would not saue him.
and the Whale to preserve Jonah, when the ship would not save him.
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And is his power yet weakened, his wisedome decreased, or his will altered, changed? No, in no wise:
And is his power yet weakened, his Wisdom decreased, or his will altered, changed? No, in no wise:
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for there is no shadow of turning with the Lord; therefore feare not, faile not, faint not.
for there is no shadow of turning with the Lord; Therefore Fear not, fail not, faint not.
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But it will bee obiected, that Abel was slaine; Iames beheaded, and many of Christs members murdered.
But it will be objected, that Abel was slain; James beheaded, and many of Christ members murdered.
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I answere, that if we keep, and liue in some close sinne, the Lord will not deliuer vs;
I answer, that if we keep, and live in Some close sin, the Lord will not deliver us;
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for the committing of some iniquitie, may procure danger, yea death too. But Christ neuer sinned, yet was not deliuered. True:
for the committing of Some iniquity, may procure danger, yea death too. But christ never sinned, yet was not Delivered. True:
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yet vntill the appointed time hee was, and so shall all his members: but when that hower comes, then they must goe.
yet until the appointed time he was, and so shall all his members: but when that hour comes, then they must go.
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Againe, though God do not deliuer euerie person in particular, yet he will the Church in generall,
Again, though God do not deliver every person in particular, yet he will the Church in general,
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as we may see in the foure great Monarchies of the world;
as we may see in the foure great Monarchies of the world;
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how one were d•shed against another, onely a remnant that were Gods people continued, and shall till the end of the world.
how one were d•shed against Another, only a remnant that were God's people continued, and shall till the end of the world.
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For was not the Church as safe in Babylon, as in the land and limits of Canaan?
For was not the Church as safe in Babylon, as in the land and Limits of Canaan?
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Againe, God doth deliuer his from desperatenesse in affliction: so that trouble shall not ouerburden them, but rather reioyce them.
Again, God does deliver his from desperateness in affliction: so that trouble shall not overburden them, but rather rejoice them.
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Againe, his promises are alwaies limited, so farre forth as they may make for his glory and our good:
Again, his promises Are always limited, so Far forth as they may make for his glory and our good:
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and what can we haue more?
and what can we have more?
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Againe, these promises must bee vnderstood compleatly, either in this life, or in the world to come,
Again, these promises must be understood completely, either in this life, or in the world to come,
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when all the faithfull shall be deliuered for euer. In conclusion; if wee bee comforted in death more then life;
when all the faithful shall be Delivered for ever. In conclusion; if we be comforted in death more then life;
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are we not deliuered? And if we were not, what doe we loose, but earth,
Are we not Delivered? And if we were not, what do we lose, but earth,
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and gaine heauen? For daily danger, or violent death shall not depriue the righteous of a better life. This then being thus;
and gain heaven? For daily danger, or violent death shall not deprive the righteous of a better life. This then being thus;
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be of good comfort for the present; feare not any future dangers; but plucke vp your hearts, and gird vp the loynes of your mindes:
be of good Comfort for the present; Fear not any future dangers; but pluck up your hearts, and gird up the loins of your minds:
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Goe on through good report, and euill report; be resolute souldiers of Iesus Christ; march on valiantly, and feare not their feare.
Go on through good report, and evil report; be resolute Soldiers of Iesus christ; march on valiantly, and Fear not their Fear.
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For mauger their malice, Dauid shall serue his dayes; Paul finish his worke, and Iohns life be prolonged, vntill his taske be ended. Let Balaam, the Pope, curse; Pharaoh, the Turke pursue; Gallio, the Iesuite, iudge; Pontius Pilate, the Priest, condemne;
For maugre their malice, David shall serve his days; Paul finish his work, and Iohns life be prolonged, until his task be ended. Let balaam, the Pope, curse; Pharaoh, the Turk pursue; Gallio, the Iesuite, judge; Pontius Pilate, the Priest, condemn;
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nay, let Satan rage, his instruments band themselues together, and all the crawling Locusts ascend out of the nethermost hell;
nay, let Satan rage, his Instruments band themselves together, and all the crawling Locusts ascend out of the nethermost hell;
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yet I haue hoped, and euer will, that the Lords Annointed shal raigne, his people encrease more and more, the word daily runne, Babylon be razed downe to the ground, the house of Bethel builded and supported, till the Sonne of God returne againe in his greatest glorie.
yet I have hoped, and ever will, that the lords Anointed shall Reign, his people increase more and more, the word daily run, Babylon be razed down to the ground, the house of Bethel built and supported, till the Son of God return again in his greatest glory.
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When all wicked and vngodly men shall tast of the second death; be bound hand and foot, and suffer the vengeance of eternall fier:
When all wicked and ungodly men shall taste of the second death; be bound hand and foot, and suffer the vengeance of Eternal fire:
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And euerie vpright and honest heart shall haue al teares wiped from his eyes, fetters from his feete, manacles from his fingers;
And every upright and honest heart shall have all tears wiped from his eyes, fetters from his feet, manacles from his fingers;
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runne to and fro in the new Ierusalem that is aboue;
run to and from in the new Ierusalem that is above;
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and with Iesus showt for ioy, as Dauid and the people did, when the Ark came home safe into the Citie:
and with Iesus shout for joy, as David and the people did, when the Ark Come home safe into the city:
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and then shall it bee knowne, whether God had, or not, power to tread downe Satan, and his shauelings vnder foote;
and then shall it be known, whither God had, or not, power to tread down Satan, and his shavelings under foot;
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and preserue his people vnto his heauenlie Kingdome. To which God, for this hope, be prayse throughout all generations, for euer and euer. Amen. FINIS.
and preserve his people unto his heavenly Kingdom. To which God, for this hope, be praise throughout all generations, for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS.
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