The Christians vvatch: or, An heauenly instruction to all Christians, to expect with patience the happy day of their change by death or doome Preached at Prestbury Church in Cheshire, at the funerals of the right worshipfull Thomas Leigh of Adlington Esquire, the 16. of February anno 1601. By William Leigh Bacheler of Diuinitye, and pastor of Standish in the countie of Lancaster.
But we are assembled rather to gaine by ye seueritie of death, that which for the most parte, we loose in the securitie of our life, viz: A true touch and feeling of our owne frailtye, taken from the dailye doomes of this declining worlde, whose flower (as you heere see) is fading, & beautie but a blossome.
But we Are assembled rather to gain by you severity of death, that which for the most part, we lose in the security of our life, videlicet: A true touch and feeling of our own frailty, taken from the daily dooms of this declining world, whose flower (as you Here see) is fading, & beauty but a blossom.
In regard whereof, holy & pacient Iob after much debate & many pleadings with the sinnes of his soule and sorowes of his heart, doth at last (as you may heere see) demurre vpon the plea with death & doome, thereby bringing vnto him selfe (in solace of his soule) a state of inheritance indefeazible, with a Crowne of glorye that withereth not.
In regard whereof, holy & patient Job After much debate & many pleadings with the Sins of his soul and sorrows of his heart, does At last (as you may Here see) demur upon the plea with death & doom, thereby bringing unto him self (in solace of his soul) a state of inheritance indefeazible, with a Crown of glory that withereth not.
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And so, as one floud puts on an other, these three hale and help vs on to happy dwelling, whereof if you loose a linke, you break the Chayne and silken thrid should winde you out of the laberinth of this worlde, to the porte and paradice of your God.
And so, as one flood puts on an other, these three hale and help us on to happy Dwelling, whereof if you lose a link, you break the Chain and silken thrid should wind you out of the labyrinth of this world, to the port and paradise of your God.
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1. Now for the first I say with the Psalmist, What man liueth and shall not see death? shal he deliuer his soule frō the hand of the graue? no, no, the decree of death is an imperial lawe, acted in paradice vpon Gods fayrest Creature, where sinne no sooner seizd but death entred,
1. Now for the First I say with the Psalmist, What man lives and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the graven? no, no, the Decree of death is an imperial law, acted in paradise upon God's Fairest Creature, where sin no sooner seized but death entered,
And though happily from the first death there lye an appeale to a better life, in the prerogatiue Court and high consistorie of our Christ, dead for our sinnes,
And though happily from the First death there lie an appeal to a better life, in the prerogative Court and high consistory of our christ, dead for our Sins,
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No place priuiledged, no person exempt, no time to interrupt the decree therof, but like an omnipotent Queene and regent of al the world, where sinne hath kist, she euer killeth.
No place privileged, no person exempt, no time to interrupt the Decree thereof, but like an omnipotent Queen and regent of all the world, where sin hath kissed, she ever kills.
sinne and death are hereditarie, they dwel in one house, & like Hipocrates twins, they laugh togeather, they weepe togeather, they liue together, they die together.
sin and death Are hereditary, they dwell in one house, & like Hippocrates twins, they laugh together, they weep together, they live together, they die together.
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And so shall till time bee no more, for no time of sinning, no time of dying, In the interim, our Fathers haue eaten a sower grape and the Childrens teeth are set on edge, the Ceders are fallen,
And so shall till time be no more, for no time of sinning, no time of dying, In the interim, our Father's have eaten a sour grape and the Children's teeth Are Set on edge, the Ceders Are fallen,
how can the shrubbe stand? the Patriarches before the Flood, the Patriarches since the Flood, the holy Priestes and honorable Kings of Iudah and Israel, haue all sinned and are all dead.
how can the shrub stand? the Patriarchs before the Flood, the Patriarchs since the Flood, the holy Priests and honourable Kings of Iudah and Israel, have all sinned and Are all dead.
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young earth, old earth, middle earth, faire earth, strong earth, rich earth, heare the cry, your moulde is earth, your flesh is sinfull, and your condition is mortall.
young earth, old earth, middle earth, fair earth, strong earth, rich earth, hear the cry, your mould is earth, your Flesh is sinful, and your condition is Mortal.
This Augustin sawe with his Mother Monicha standing by Caesars ▪ Tombe at Rome, whē vpon the view he said, I beheld the Corpes of Caesar as he lay in his Sepulchre there,
This Augustin saw with his Mother Monk standing by Caesars ▪ Tomb At Room, when upon the view he said, I beheld the Corpses of Caesar as he lay in his Sepulchre there,
The locks of his head were fallē, his teeth appeared, but his lippes were wasted & ye gristle of his nose being consumed, the very ground thereof was discouered.
The locks of his head were fallen, his teeth appeared, but his lips were wasted & you gristle of his nose being consumed, the very ground thereof was discovered.
This when I saw, I said, deare Mother, where is now the beautie of Caesar? where is the worlde of his wealth? where be the troupes of his Nobles, Knights & Barons? where are the armies of his fighting men? Where is the prouision of all his delights? his hunting dogges, his coursing Steeds, his chaunting Birds, his guilt Palace, his Iuorie bed, his Princely Throne, his royall Wardrobe? where, where, are his goulden Lockes,
This when I saw, I said, deer Mother, where is now the beauty of Caesar? where is the world of his wealth? where be the troops of his Nobles, Knights & Barons? where Are the armies of his fighting men? Where is the provision of all his delights? his hunting Dogs, his coursing Steeds, his chanting Birds, his guilt Palace, his Ivory Bed, his Princely Throne, his royal Wardrobe? where, where, Are his golden Locks,
and as you passe by, cast your eye vpon the ruines of Ierusalem that virgin daughter Syon: and when you haue viewed them al, tell those renowned places of the worlde, tell them, that euen they are mortall:
and as you pass by, cast your eye upon the ruins of Ierusalem that Virgae daughter Syon: and when you have viewed them all, tell those renowned places of the world, tell them, that even they Are Mortal:
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for what's your golde and siluer, other then (as one termeth it) terrae immundicia? the slime & filth of the earth? what are your rich Furres of Sables, Budge or Ermins,
for what's your gold and silver, other then (as one termeth it) terrae immundicia? the slime & filth of the earth? what Are your rich Furs of Sables, Budge or Ermins,
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and monuments of former & future confusions? Of all which when ye haue most, then haue ye least, and neuer so freed, as when you are loosed from them,
and monuments of former & future confusions? Of all which when you have most, then have you least, and never so freed, as when you Are loosed from them,
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And let an experienced Prince, so perswade thee from this Iuorye throane, yea and more to, That without the Soueraigne good, all is but vanitie and vexation of the Spirit.
And let an experienced Prince, so persuade thee from this Ivory throne, yea and more to, That without the Sovereign good, all is but vanity and vexation of the Spirit.
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and the grace thereof, is but as the flower of grasse, yea oftentimes, for that your sins are the more, your danger is the greater (I say) take heede, your blade being greene, it is sooner blasted:
and the grace thereof, is but as the flower of grass, yea oftentimes, for that your Sins Are the more, your danger is the greater (I say) take heed, your blade being green, it is sooner blasted:
and for you also it is expedient to •udge, whether the opening of this earth, the jmbalming of that body, the wearing of these blacks, with the sommoning of these solemne funeralles, by the Herolds call, in a sad winterly season,
and for you also it is expedient to •udge, whither the opening of this earth, the jmbalming of that body, the wearing of these blacks, with the summoning of these solemn funerals, by the Herods call, in a sad winterly season,
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& look for such thinges, be diligent that ye may bee found of him in peace, without spott & blameles in the middest of a naughtie & crooked generation,
& look for such things, be diligent that you may be found of him in peace, without spot & blameless in the midst of a naughty & crooked generation,
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and the wicked to the resurrection of condemnation, from which the Lord deliuer vs. Maruell not at this (saith CHRIST) For the hour• shal come, in the wc al that are in the graues shall heare his voice:
and the wicked to the resurrection of condemnation, from which the Lord deliver us Marvel not At this (Says CHRIST) For the hour• shall come, in the which all that Are in the graves shall hear his voice:
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out they must, attend they must, appeare they must, receaue they must, according to that they haue done in this life be it good or euil, not an Angell spared, not a Deuill respited, not a Saint or sinner rescued,
out they must, attend they must, appear they must, receive they must, according to that they have done in this life be it good or evil, not an Angel spared, not a devil respited, not a Saint or sinner rescued,
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Good Lord, what a fearefull day will it then bee? and what an exceeding glorie of our Christ will then appeare, who shall emptie all vppon his sommons,
Good Lord, what a fearful day will it then be? and what an exceeding glory of our christ will then appear, who shall empty all upon his summons,
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the Lord deliuer the land from such a burden, his church from such pelfe, & our Prince from such a people, to whome I may say (if any there bee that so remaine yet vnreformed after so acceptable a time,
the Lord deliver the land from such a burden, his Church from such pelf, & our Prince from such a people, to whom I may say (if any there be that so remain yet unreformed After so acceptable a time,
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and free offer of all grace and Godlinesse) I may say without repentāce, they are a damned crew and depriued of glorie, who for that they will not finde out the Lord in his mercies whilst they liue, shal be sure to be found out in iudgement, by him, when they are dead:
and free offer of all grace and Godliness) I may say without Repentance, they Are a damned crew and deprived of glory, who for that they will not find out the Lord in his Mercies while they live, shall be sure to be found out in judgement, by him, when they Are dead:
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it shall not bee with the distemperate Spirits of bloody Tyrants, whose reuenge is their God, loath, kill, stabbe, murder the Godlie, massaker the Saintes,
it shall not be with the distemperate Spirits of bloody Tyrants, whose revenge is their God, loath, kill, stab, murder the Godly, massacre the Saints,
finally it shal not be with the disloyal subiect whose treasons is his God, plot, complot, practise, at home and abroad, on this side the seas and on that side, the subuersion of a blessed state,
finally it shall not be with the disloyal Subject whose treasons is his God, plot, complot, practice, At home and abroad, on this side the Seas and on that side, the subversion of a blessed state,
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And so to leaue the wicked in their sins, and with their brand, & to close with your religious hearts, seeing you looke for better thinges, be dilligent that yee may be found of him in peace, without spot,
And so to leave the wicked in their Sins, and with their brand, & to close with your religious hearts, seeing you look for better things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot,
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Which heauenlie Doctrine likewise of your liuing againe to beate out, hath been the proper workeof all the Godlye from time to time, in their succeeding ages, Patriarches, Prophets, Apostles yea & Christ himself,
Which heavenly Doctrine likewise of your living again to beat out, hath been the proper workeof all the Godly from time to time, in their succeeding ages, Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles yea & christ himself,
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Onely Paules plea for life againe, shall stand as a ground for all the rest, whose seueral reasons to proue the resurrection, layed downe to the Church of Corinth, I referre you vnto, resting vppon the first,
Only Paul's plea for life again, shall stand as a ground for all the rest, whose several Reasons to prove the resurrection, laid down to the Church of Corinth, I refer you unto, resting upon the First,
but in the head, neuer to rise vp in judgement against vs. 2 Secondly his resurection from the dead, was prophecied in Iudah, by old Iacob. Gen. 49. 9. by a Lyon couchant vnder a painefull passion,
but in the head, never to rise up in judgement against us 2 Secondly his resurrection from the dead, was prophesied in Iudah, by old Iacob. Gen. 49. 9. by a lion couchant under a painful passion,
and death, to the glorie of Heauen, life and immortalitie) our english Iudah hath this honor in her armes and wee owe her homage, our heauenly Iudah hath this honour in his person & we owe him adoratiō:
and death, to the glory of Heaven, life and immortality) our english Iudah hath this honour in her arms and we owe her homage, our heavenly Iudah hath this honour in his person & we owe him adoration:
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al ye faithfull of Iudah take this honour to your soules, & blesse your christ in the scutchin of your hearts, carrye him, ô carrie him foorth in your Christian marche, against all incounters:
all you faithful of Iudah take this honour to your Souls, & bless your Christ in the scutcheon of your hearts, carry him, o carry him forth in your Christian march, against all encounters:
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3 Thirdly, his resurection was figured by Sampson Iudg. 16, who at midnight rose & conueyed away the gates of Azzah and bare them vp to Hebron. The gates of Azzah are the bands of death, which our true Sampson did breake in the night,
3 Thirdly, his resurrection was figured by Sampson Judges 16, who At midnight rose & conveyed away the gates of Gaza and bore them up to Hebron. The gates of Gaza Are the bans of death, which our true Sampson did break in the night,
nor was this Sermon preached by the Angell to her alone, but was afterward mightily confirmed by many seueral apparitions of our Sauiour Christ, ere he left this world:
nor was this Sermon preached by the Angel to her alone, but was afterwards mightily confirmed by many several apparitions of our Saviour christ, ere he left this world:
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yt if in the mouth of two or three witnesses euerie truth should be established, this so acceptable a Doctrine of Christ his resurection from the dead, might want no testimonye:
that if in the Mouth of two or three Witnesses every truth should be established, this so acceptable a Doctrine of christ his resurrection from the dead, might want no testimony:
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eyther of these women, of Cephas, of the twelue, or of moe then fiue hundreth Bretheren at once, whose witnesse is true, our conscience bearing vs witnes therto in the holie Ghost.
either of these women, of Cephas, of the twelue, or of more then fiue Hundredth Brethren At once, whose witness is true, our conscience bearing us witness thereto in the holy Ghost.
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And thus (my deere bretheren) beeing fully assured of the Lords resurrection, we are well secured of our owne, knowing (as the Apostle saith) that he which hath raised vp the Lord Iesus, shall raise vs vp also by Iesus,
And thus (my deer brethren) being Fully assured of the lords resurrection, we Are well secured of our own, knowing (as the Apostle Says) that he which hath raised up the Lord Iesus, shall raise us up also by Iesus,
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and so saint in hope, I haue thought good, without straine of Scripture, to secure your religious hearts of your owne resurrection, by these few grounds of Faith following.
and so saint in hope, I have Thought good, without strain of Scripture, to secure your religious hearts of your own resurrection, by these few grounds of Faith following.
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as also a worke of the Sonne so to effect it, for this (saith Christ) is the will of him that sent me, that euerie man which seeth the Sonne & beleeueth in him shold haue euerlasting life,
as also a work of the Son so to Effect it, for this (Says christ) is the will of him that sent me, that every man which sees the Son & Believeth in him should have everlasting life,
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will the Father haue it, who shall resist his wil? will the Sonne worke it, who can resist his power? & if in any work, assuredly moste of all in this hath the Lord declared himselfe mightilie to be the Son of God, touching the Spirit of sanctification, by the resurrection from the dead: his & ours. I say, his and ours:
will the Father have it, who shall resist his will? will the Son work it, who can resist his power? & if in any work, assuredly most of all in this hath the Lord declared himself mightily to be the Son of God, touching the Spirit of sanctification, by the resurrection from the dead: his & ours. I say, his and ours:
2. A second ground of our resurrection to builde vppon, is the Lords oathe, that by two immutable thinges, wherein it is vnpossible that God should lie, we might haue strong consolation, he that hath former he said it is his wil, he hath likewise said it is his worke,
2. A second ground of our resurrection to build upon, is the lords oath, that by two immutable things, wherein it is unpossible that God should lie, we might have strong consolation, he that hath former he said it is his will, he hath likewise said it is his work,
But ô wee most vnhappye if vppon his oathe wee doe not beleeue him. Tollit diuinitatem, qui tollit veritatem, wee greeue the deitie, if wee checke the veritie.
But o we most unhappy if upon his oath we do not believe him. Tollit diuinitatem, qui Tollit veritatem, we grieve the deity, if we check the verity.
I meane the olde •estament from Horeb sealed with the blood of Goates, and the new testament from Syon sealed with the blood of christ, both vnsealing the doore of the Sepulchre, that as vppon the touch of Elisha his bones, the dead body of the Moabit did rise,
I mean the old •estament from Horeb sealed with the blood of Goats, and the new Testament from Syon sealed with the blood of Christ, both unsealing the door of the Sepulchre, that as upon the touch of Elisha his bones, the dead body of the Moabite did rise,
so both might be pregnant types, & truthes of our resurection to come, and the bookes mentioning the same, still remaine as instruments of our holde authentical & good, to conuey vnto vs an assurance of our immortalitie:
so both might be pregnant types, & truths of our resurrection to come, and the books mentioning the same, still remain as Instruments of our hold authentical & good, to convey unto us an assurance of our immortality:
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in which Saint Augustine is bolde to say, Euangelium legimus instrumentum nostrum: Wee haue read the Gospell which is our euidence wee hold by, wherein I dare say, there is nothing more current from leafe to line,
in which Saint Augustine is bold to say, Evangelium Legimus Instrument nostrum: we have read the Gospel which is our evidence we hold by, wherein I Dare say, there is nothing more current from leaf to line,
4. A foorth ground of our future resurrection, is taken from sufficient testee, and clowd of witnesses compassing vs round on euery side, Patriarches, Prophets, Apostles,
4. A forth ground of our future resurrection, is taken from sufficient testee, and cloud of Witnesses compassing us round on every side, Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles,
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the difference is of well beeing, as now being made more honorable vppon the fall by Christ, who shall change our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like vnto his glorious bodie, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things vnto himselfe.
the difference is of well being, as now being made more honourable upon the fallen by christ, who shall change our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
5. Fiftly we are well assured ▪ that we shal rise againe, by double pledge or hostage: 1. First of the soules of the Saints ▪ now lodgers in Heauen vnder the Altar, killed for the word of GOD,
5. Fifty we Are well assured ▪ that we shall rise again, by double pledge or hostage: 1. First of the Souls of the Saints ▪ now lodgers in Heaven under the Altar, killed for the word of GOD,
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for, as the Apostle saith, if the spirit of him that raised vp Iesus from the dead dwel in you, he that raised vp Christ frō the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies, by his spirit that dwelleth in you.
for, as the Apostle Says, if the Spirit of him that raised up Iesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up christ from the dead shall also quicken your Mortal bodies, by his Spirit that dwells in you.
And now my bretheren how this spirit hath entred & wimbled into your soules to make passage for this Doctrine, I know not, reade the caracters of your own hearts, you are spiritual:
And now my brethren how this Spirit hath entered & wimbled into your Souls to make passage for this Doctrine, I know not, read the characters of your own hearts, you Are spiritual:
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or like a Serpent by deceite craftily to impugne the same, yea it is a woe and a wonder to see how mightily the Diuell hath preuailed in the Children of disobedience, to worke their iust condemnation through mis-beleefe,
or like a Serpent by deceit craftily to impugn the same, yea it is a woe and a wonder to see how mightily the devil hath prevailed in the Children of disobedience, to work their just condemnation through misbelief,
the Chiliaste we are called the Millenarie Heretickes, doe dreame of a ciuil gouernmēt for a thousand yeares heere on earth, wherein they thinke the Godly shall liue with Christ in all delights & delicacie,
the Chiliast we Are called the Millenary Heretics, do dream of a civil government for a thousand Years Here on earth, wherein they think the Godly shall live with christ in all delights & delicacy,
If a man die hee shall liue againe ▪ as and if the truth should say, that graue that shutteth shall open againe, that bodye which falleth shall rise againe, that man which dyeth shall liue againe, not in part,
If a man die he shall live again ▪ as and if the truth should say, that graven that shutteth shall open again, that body which falls shall rise again, that man which Dies shall live again, not in part,
I say this my bodye and this my soule once feuered on earth, with a wofull farewell, shall meete againe in heauen, neuer to part ▪ but followe the Lambe whither euer he goeth.
I say this my body and this my soul once fevered on earth, with a woeful farewell, shall meet again in heaven, never to part ▪ but follow the Lamb whither ever he Goes.
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And thus hauing cleered in some measure the necessitie of our liuing againe, with an assured hope to all Gods Children of a ioy ful resurrection to come, it remaines we presse the Doctrine;
And thus having cleared in Some measure the necessity of our living again, with an assured hope to all God's Children of a joy full resurrection to come, it remains we press the Doctrine;
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nor an olde man that hath not fild his daies, that is in this wonderfull worke of restauration, there shal be no weakenes of youth, not infirmities of age,
nor an old man that hath not filled his days, that is in this wonderful work of restauration, there shall be no weakness of youth, not infirmities of age,
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Paul saw the like when he longed after a deliuerance, and said, wee looke for the Sauiour euen the Lord Iesus Christ, who shall change our vile body, that it may bee fashioned like vnto his glorious bodye, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all thinges vnto himselfe:
Paul saw the like when he longed After a deliverance, and said, we look for the Saviour even the Lord Iesus christ, who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself:
had wee been apparelled like Aaron in his holye•obes, or like Salomon in his Royall array, had wee put on the brightnesse of Angells vpon our change, wee might haue thought our selues sufficientlye graced,
had we been appareled like Aaron in his holye•obes, or like Solomon in his Royal array, had we put on the brightness of Angels upon our change, we might have Thought our selves sufficiently graced,
and as at his first cōming of his aboundance, we al receaue grace, for grace (a chereful refreshing to our sinful soules) so at his cōming againe wee yt dwel in the dust, shal awake & sing at the shoute and shower of his glorie,
and as At his First coming of his abundance, we all receive grace, for grace (a cheerful refreshing to our sinful Souls) so At his coming again we that dwell in the dust, shall awake & sing At the shout and shower of his glory,
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the Lord hath opened our graues, wee are come out of the Sepulchres, and he hath brought vs into the land of the liuing, where wee shall see no sinne, nor feele corruption any more.
the Lord hath opened our graves, we Are come out of the Sepulchres, and he hath brought us into the land of the living, where we shall see no sin, nor feel corruption any more.
Hasten thy iudgements ô Lord, bowe the heauens and come downe: discharge the graues of their dead, the world of it doome, our soules from sinne, and our bodies from corruption:
Hasten thy Judgments o Lord, bow the heavens and come down: discharge the graves of their dead, the world of it doom, our Souls from sin, and our bodies from corruption:
I meane, when these vile bodies shall be fashioned like vnto his glorious bodie, fined from the graue, redeemed from the earth, and bought from men, whereof I hold for the negatiue, that there shall bee no full change or restauraciō of any,
I mean, when these vile bodies shall be fashioned like unto his glorious body, fined from the graven, redeemed from the earth, and bought from men, whereof I hold for the negative, that there shall be no full change or restauration of any,
So as I may safely say, against our aduersaries presumption, in checke of their assumption of the body of the blessed virgin, that except the humane bodye of her Son Christ, the pawne and pledge of our Inheritance, the•'s not a glorified body in heauen:
So as I may safely say, against our Adversaries presumption, in check of their Assump of the body of the blessed Virgae, that except the humane body of her Son christ, the pawn and pledge of our Inheritance, the•'s not a glorified body in heaven:
Iob in the precedent verses of this my text hath it, and you may beleeue him in that as in the rest, man sleepeth and riseth not, hee shall not awake againe,
Job in the precedent Verses of this my text hath it, and you may believe him in that as in the rest, man Sleepeth and Riseth not, he shall not awake again,
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and some of his Saints, by dispensation for the time, and againe, layed downe to sleepe til the heauens be no more, that is, til all thinges be restored.
and Some of his Saints, by Dispensation for the time, and again, laid down to sleep till the heavens be no more, that is, till all things be restored.
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The inferrence is good, else were the order inuerted, wherat principallie the Apostle aymeth, which is, that Christ might haue the preheminēce, prime and pride of the resurrection, if I may so say.
The Inference is good, Else were the order inverted, whereat principally the Apostle aimeth, which is, that christ might have the pre-eminence, prime and pride of the resurrection, if I may so say.
Againe it is said by the same Apostle, that at the Lords comming such as remaine shall not preuent them that are asleepe, no• they that are asleepe shall preuent them that are aliue:
Again it is said by the same Apostle, that At the lords coming such as remain shall not prevent them that Are asleep, no• they that Are asleep shall prevent them that Are alive:
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Further for better proofe of this Doctrine, there is set downe by the Apostolicke Author, a choise register of Gods Saints, from Abel the iust, downe to the daies of the Machabees, by the honorable ▪ Patriarches, worthy Iudges, renowned Kinges, inspired Prophets, who all through faith obtained good reporte, but receiued not the promise:
Further for better proof of this Doctrine, there is Set down by the Apostolic Author, a choice register of God's Saints, from Abel the just, down to the days of the Maccabees, by the honourable ▪ Patriarchs, worthy Judges, renowned Kings, inspired prophets, who all through faith obtained good report, but received not the promise:
I say, receiued not the promise at full ▪ as inioying their desired Christ, not fullie come, in the day of grace by his death, to purge their soules from sinne,
I say, received not the promise At full ▪ as enjoying their desired christ, not Fully come, in the day of grace by his death, to purge their Souls from sin,
How be it I deny not, but their soules were fullie saued, by the vertue of Christ his death and resurrection, which they foresawe and felt in their hearts,
How be it I deny not, but their Souls were Fully saved, by the virtue of christ his death and resurrection, which they foresaw and felt in their hearts,
and therefore vpon their dissolution were taken vp in soule into the very heauens, where now they are, with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob. Mat. 8. 11. But their flesh doth rest in hope,
and Therefore upon their dissolution were taken up in soul into the very heavens, where now they Are, with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob. Mathew 8. 11. But their Flesh does rest in hope,
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Sit thou on my right hand vntill I make thine enemies thy foote-stoole, thou alone to pleade their cause, thou alone to purchase their place, thou alone to keepe possession til al thinges be restored,
Fit thou on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool, thou alone to plead their cause, thou alone to purchase their place, thou alone to keep possession till all things be restored,
Whence I inferre, (to passe the rest and to come to that which more neerelie concerneth the matter in question,) that there are onely the spirits of iust and perfect men but neither bodie, blood or bone, other then that of Iesus Christ, the mediator of the new Testament, whose blood speaketh better thinges then that of Habels: For the blood of Habel cryed reuenge,
Whence I infer, (to pass the rest and to come to that which more nearly concerns the matter in question,) that there Are only the spirits of just and perfect men but neither body, blood or bone, other then that of Iesus christ, the Mediator of the new Testament, whose blood speaks better things then that of Abels: For the blood of Habel cried revenge,
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and for the present onelie, content my selfe, and I hope you to, with the assoyling of some few doubts, which happely might incounter the Docttrine deliuered.
and for the present only, content my self, and I hope you to, with the assoiling of Some few doubts, which happily might encounter the Doctrine Delivered.
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First say some, if there bee no bodies in heauen but that of Christs, where then are the bodyes of Henocke and Elias, the one taken away before the Flood,
First say Some, if there be no bodies in heaven but that of Christ, where then Are the bodies of Enoch and Elias, the one taken away before the Flood,
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but that his Spirit passed to heauen, it were no singular opinion, for of the verie same minde, Oecolampadius seemeth to bee in his exposition vpon the last of Malachie.
but that his Spirit passed to heaven, it were no singular opinion, for of the very same mind, Oecolampadius seems to be in his exposition upon the last of Malachi.
and be as Tertulliā sayth, documents of our perfection to come, for the rule is good, multa tribuuntur Symbolis quae tantum sunt rerum significatarum:
and be as Tertulliā say, documents of our perfection to come, for the Rule is good, Multa tribuuntur Symbolis Quae Tantum sunt rerum significatarum:
nor may we doubt, but that they put of corruptible and mortall flesh, that with the •est of Christ his members, they might be renewed into a blessed immortalitie:
nor may we doubt, but that they put of corruptible and Mortal Flesh, that with the •est of christ his members, they might be renewed into a blessed immortality:
heere it appeareth that Henocke yet liueth and is not dead, against the Caluinistes. Mr. Fulke answereth the charge, and layeth downe his iudgement in these wordes:
Here it appears that Enoch yet lives and is not dead, against the Calvinists. Mr. Fulke Answers the charge, and Layeth down his judgement in these words:
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yea, because it is said expreslye that he was taken vp into heauen, it is certaine that his bodye was not carryed into heauen ▪ for Christ was the first, that in his whole humanity ascended into heauen:
yea, Because it is said expressly that he was taken up into heaven, it is certain that his body was not carried into heaven ▪ for christ was the First, that in his Whole humanity ascended into heaven:
Exiled Bale in his image of both Churches, and in his chaste Paraphras vpon the cited place, Reuelation 11. inferreth thus against the Popish schoole Doctors, who wold haue the two witnesses there mencioned to be Enocke and Elias: vnlike it is saith he, that God should call witnesses from the dead:
Exiled Bale in his image of both Churches, and in his chaste paraphrase upon the cited place, Revelation 11. infers thus against the Popish school Doctors, who would have the two Witnesses there mentioned to be Enoch and Elias: unlike it is Says he, that God should call Witnesses from the dead:
Onely that which may deceaue is the Originall word, Lakac, which found in other places of Scripture else where, doth implye rather a taking away by death, then any trāslation from death:
Only that which may deceive is the Original word, Lakac, which found in other places of Scripture Else where, does imply rather a taking away by death, then any Translation from death:
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the same original in both places is all one with that of Enocke Gen. 5. And therefore I see not yet why it may not inure to the same sense and signification,
the same original in both places is all one with that of Enoch Gen. 5. And Therefore I see not yet why it may not inure to the same sense and signification,
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by faith Enocke was translated, that he shold not see death, that though happily his departure out of this life was extraordinary without passion, sickenes, or greenance:
by faith Enoch was translated, that he should not see death, that though happily his departure out of this life was extraordinary without passion, sickness, or greenance:
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yet was it a dissolution, and such as left a bodye behinde, else why saith the Text, that these, whereof Enocke was one, without vs should not bee made perfect:
yet was it a dissolution, and such as left a body behind, Else why Says the Text, that these, whereof Enoch was one, without us should not be made perfect:
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It is recorded by Iude that Michaell th'a arch Angell stroue against the Deuill, and dispu•ed about the bodye of Moses: nor doe I doubt but the contention was anenst the funeralles.
It is recorded by Iude that Michael th'a arch Angel strove against the devil, and dispu•ed about the body of Moses: nor do I doubt but the contention was anenst the funerals.
least the succeeding age m•ght commit the sinne in adoring his dead bones, of whome whilst hee liued they had so great a reputation of all pietye and holines.
lest the succeeding age m•ght commit the sin in adoring his dead bones, of whom while he lived they had so great a reputation of all piety and holiness.
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it is said that Moses and Elyas talked with him, and tolde of his departure which hee should accomplish at Ierusalem: and shall wee say that the one was more translated then the other, more perfect or more glorified then the other, pardon mee,
it is said that Moses and Elias talked with him, and told of his departure which he should accomplish At Ierusalem: and shall we say that the one was more translated then the other, more perfect or more glorified then the other, pardon me,
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and so it is of Enocke and Elias in the generall, otherwise how should that sentence of Scripture bee veryfied? Hebrues. 9. 27. It is appointed to men that they shall once dye:
and so it is of Enoch and Elias in the general, otherwise how should that sentence of Scripture be verified? Hebrews. 9. 27. It is appointed to men that they shall once die:
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that by diuine dispensation and for the time, Moses & Elyas tooke vp their bodies to associat Christ in the glorification as did the Saintes, who ryse with him to accompany him in the resurrection:
that by divine Dispensation and for the time, Moses & Elias took up their bodies to associate christ in the glorification as did the Saints, who rise with him to accompany him in the resurrection:
when hauing performed that which they were appointed to doe, they were dissolued againe, as before, I holde it may well stand with the Anolagie of faith:
when having performed that which they were appointed to do, they were dissolved again, as before, I hold it may well stand with the Anolagie of faith:
The Rhemistes would prooue in their annotations vpon the 11. of the Apocalips two speciall pointes of Doctrine against vs, to make good their Antichriste yet to come. 1. First that Enocke and Elias yet liue, shall preach in the time of Antichrist, and suffer martirdome.
The Rheumatics would prove in their annotations upon the 11. of the Apocalypse two special points of Doctrine against us, to make good their Antichrist yet to come. 1. First that Enoch and Elias yet live, shall preach in the time of Antichrist, and suffer martyrdom.
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and for denying of these two positions, they say we• Protestants are too contentious, and incredulous, the matter being cleare (as they auer) in the opinion of all antiquitie:
and for denying of these two positions, they say we• Protestants Are too contentious, and incredulous, the matter being clear (as they aver) in the opinion of all antiquity:
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T〈 … 〉 whose quotations in that place I referr〈 … 〉 you, as also to the variable iudgement o〈 … 〉 antiquitie there anenst, whence I resolue and conclude.
T〈 … 〉 whose quotations in that place I referr〈 … 〉 you, as also to the variable judgement o〈 … 〉 antiquity there anenst, whence I resolve and conclude.
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And now that I haue said God will witnesse with mee before whome I stand in the sight of men and Angels, that I haue spoken nothing to the touch or preiudice of any contrarie iudgement,
And now that I have said God will witness with me before whom I stand in the sighed of men and Angels, that I have spoken nothing to the touch or prejudice of any contrary judgement,
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or out of the pride or singularitie of my owne heart, but in right and prerogatiue of my Christ, whose peculiar yet I take it to bee alone, to pardone our sinnes, to pleade our cause,
or out of the pride or singularity of my own heart, but in right and prerogative of my christ, whose peculiar yet I take it to be alone, to pardon our Sins, to plead our cause,
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Now to appeare in the sight of God for vs, and so to conclude with Origen, sicut ex mortuis primogenitus christus, it a primus carnem euexit in caelum:
Now to appear in the sighed of God for us, and so to conclude with Origen, sicut ex mortuis Primogenitus christus, it a primus Carnem euexit in caelum:
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To which I answere that all was done by myracle, and diuine dispensation onely for that time, to confirme and ascertaine vnto vs the resurection from the dead,
To which I answer that all was done by miracle, and divine Dispensation only for that time, to confirm and ascertain unto us the resurrection from the dead,
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as the print of the Nailes in his hands, and wound in his side, to confirme the weake faith of Thomas. So I say by the verie like dispensation hath he disposed of the bodies of those his Saints,
as the print of the Nails in his hands, and wound in his side, to confirm the weak faith of Thomas. So I say by the very like Dispensation hath he disposed of the bodies of those his Saints,
for that time to confirm the doctrine of the resurection, who hauing performed that which they were appointed to doe, by the iudgement of Augustine and diuers others, settled in their graues, as they did before:
for that time to confirm the Doctrine of the resurrection, who having performed that which they were appointed to do, by the judgement of Augustine and diverse Others, settled in their graves, as they did before:
for Christ being raised from the dead, dyeth no more, as and if the Apostle were resolued, that manye raysed to life haue dyed againe, of which sorte I take these to be.
for christ being raised from the dead, Dies no more, as and if the Apostle were resolved, that many raised to life have died again, of which sort I take these to be.
3. The third and last encounter is with our aduersaries, who to aduance the bodye of the blessed virgin vp into heauen, haue mightily abased the blessed bodye of Christ on earth, pulling downe the one at their pleasure into the compasse of a cake, at Dan, and Bethell, setting vp the other in conceite aboue the heauen of heauens,
3. The third and last encounter is with our Adversaries, who to advance the body of the blessed Virgae up into heaven, have mightily abased the blessed body of christ on earth, pulling down the one At their pleasure into the compass of a cake, At Dan, and Bethell, setting up the other in conceit above the heaven of heavens,
Time will not suffer mee to stand vpon their particular impieties, & for that I must referre you to the reading of Io. Bromiard in his summa predicantium & tract de Maria, as also to Nicholas Blony and Clicto•ius their homilies, written for the Assumption day, to Anselmus and all the rest, who haue plowed in their postils with that Romish heffer.
Time will not suffer me to stand upon their particular impieties, & for that I must refer you to the reading of Io. Bromiard in his summa predicantium & tract de Maria, as also to Nicholas Blony and Clicto•ius their homilies, written for the Assump day, to Anselm and all the rest, who have plowed in their postils with that Romish heffer.
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I say, read without pride of them or preiudice of vs, and I doubt not but when you haue done, you will pray that the Doctrine and day of the assumption may be cancelled out of the calender and conscience of all good Christians,
I say, read without pride of them or prejudice of us, and I doubt not but when you have done, you will pray that the Doctrine and day of the Assump may be canceled out of the calendar and conscience of all good Christians,
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et quod ex scripturi• probari non possit expresse, which is, that tha• cannot be prooued out of the scriptures expreslie but from tradition, whence (saith he) it hath authority.
et quod ex scripturi• probari non possit express, which is, that tha• cannot be proved out of the Scriptures expressly but from tradition, whence (Says he) it hath Authority.
I holde them both adulterate and neither of their stampe, for that they are vnable eyther to abide the touch of their stile or tryall of Gods truth: (I meane his word) & so are they takē to be in the censure of the best learned & godliest Diuines, wherof Erasmus gaue a taste when he said of Augustine his booke for a title, Hic libellus ne pilum quidem habet Augustini.
I hold them both adulterate and neither of their stamp, for that they Are unable either to abide the touch of their style or trial of God's truth: (I mean his word) & so Are they taken to be in the censure of the best learned & Godliest Divines, whereof Erasmus gave a taste when he said of Augustine his book for a title, Hic Libellus ne pilum quidem habet Augustini.
veritas me coegit. The truth and tender of your good hath trayned mee on, which if you sound well vnto the bottome, you shall feele it a perfume vnto your soules, more sweet, thē al the trees of Incēse.
veritas me coegit. The truth and tender of your good hath trained me on, which if you found well unto the bottom, you shall feel it a perfume unto your Souls, more sweet, them all the trees of Incense.
For (say sinner) what am I? or what is my fathers house that God should so (exalt mee in his Christ as to purchase mee a place, to giue mee a Kingdome, to plead possession in my flesh and to keepe it for me vntill the adoption,
For (say sinner) what am I? or what is my Father's house that God should so (exalt me in his christ as to purchase me a place, to give me a Kingdom, to plead possession in my Flesh and to keep it for me until the adoption,
For the first, Paul writing to the Saints at Thess•lonica, saith, Of the times and seasons, Bretheren, yee haue no neede that I write vnto you • where see a sa•ctified Church discharged of a dangerous sinne, they were not curious to search the Maiestie,
For the First, Paul writing to the Saints At Thess•lonica, Says, Of the times and seasons, Brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you • where see a sa•ctified Church discharged of a dangerous sin, they were not curious to search the Majesty,
ô yee Thessalonians, yee are not curious of the times and seasons, which the Father hath put in his owne power, yee stand vpon no destinies, ye gaze vpon no starres, ye respect no coniunctions of fierie or watery Trigon, ye prie into no prophesies of derne deceite, ye reade no Bookes of Manilius Maternus, Albumaza• or Halie. but the loue of God is your delight wherein you haue learned, that the secret thinges belong to the Lord our God,
o ye Thessalonians, ye Are not curious of the times and seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power, ye stand upon no destinies, you gaze upon no Stars, you respect no Conjunctions of fiery or watery Trigon, you pry into no prophecies of darn deceit, you read no Books of Manilius Maternus, Albumaza• or Holy. but the love of God is your delight wherein you have learned, that the secret things belong to the Lord our God,
but what belongeth vnto vs, and to our Children to knowe and is reuealed, thereof are we careles, being naturallie giuen rather to knowe that wee cannot learne and so dye in error,
but what belongeth unto us, and to our Children to know and is revealed, thereof Are we careless, being naturally given rather to know that we cannot Learn and so die in error,
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if of the death of our dread Soueraigne, the breath of our nostrels, and vnder whose shadowe we are preserued aliue among the heathen (none ours to knowe,
if of the death of our dread Sovereign, the breath of our nostrils, and under whose shadow we Are preserved alive among the heathen (none ours to know,
For we set the Clocke, we calculate the yeares, wee determine the day, we busie our selues with the coniunction of planets, with doubtfull Oracles out of the hollowe vauts and predictions of Merlin, Bardie, & many Beldarnmes of this land:
For we Set the Clock, we calculate the Years, we determine the day, we busy our selves with the conjunction of planets, with doubtful Oracles out of the hollow vauts and predictions of Merlin, Bardy, & many Beldarnmes of this land:
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nay & more, wee take frō God the honor of a free agent, and we tie him to a necessitie fatal, wrought out by the creatures vpon the Anuil of error, to betray the truth,
nay & more, we take from God the honour of a free agent, and we tie him to a necessity fatal, wrought out by the creatures upon the Anuil of error, to betray the truth,
Of many to repeate a few, and as it were to giue you a taste of former follies, what was it but like bea••linesse in the Mathematitiās of those daies, to tel vs of a climatterical yeare,
Of many to repeat a few, and as it were to give you a taste of former follies, what was it but like bea••linesse in the Mathematicians of those days, to tell us of a climatterical year,
and to deeme of doomesday? was it not like follie in Plato sporting himselfe, in his Athlantic• to tell vs of another Athens, which should bee after nine thousand yeares:
and to deem of doomsday? was it not like folly in Plato sporting himself, in his Athlantic• to tell us of Another Athens, which should be After nine thousand Years:
when this world being worne away, & another shold succeede of a better people, and building? Nor was it other then earthlie wisdome, in the Egiptians (of whome Herodotus speaketh) to reporte that in ten thousand yeares, the Sunne should shift it place, twise rysing where now it falleth,
when this world being worn away, & Another should succeed of a better people, and building? Nor was it other then earthly Wisdom, in the egyptians (of whom Herodotus speaks) to report that in ten thousand Years, the Sun should shift it place, twice rising where now it falls,
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doubly damned in their thoughts for that they deem'd soules mortall, and worldes immortall, I say of all these as formerlie I haue done with Augustine: Borne they were to beleeue destinye, that their foolish hearts might become beastely.
doubly damned in their thoughts for that they deemed Souls Mortal, and world's immortal, I say of all these as formerly I have done with Augustine: Born they were to believe destiny, that their foolish hearts might become beastly.
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for what was it other then presumptiō in the christians of Augustines time, mencioned in his eightenth booke, de ciuit, Dei, who said the world should ende foure hundreth yeares,
for what was it other then presumption in the Christians of Augustine's time, mentioned in his eightenth book, de Civil, Dei, who said the world should end foure Hundredth Years,
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Other Christians with the Rabbins haue and doe much busie themselues with the prophesie of Elya the Thesbit, wherof they write in their booke Abadasser, Duo millia inane, Duo millia Lex, Duo millia Christus &c. That is, two thousand yeares nature, two thousand yeares the Lawe, two thousand yeares grace,
Other Christians with the Rabbis have and do much busy themselves with the prophesy of Elya the Thebes, whereof they write in their book Abadasser, Duo millia inane, Duo millia Lex, Duo millia Christus etc. That is, two thousand Years nature, two thousand Years the Law, two thousand Years grace,
and in that seauenth thousand yeare, the Chiliasts holde, mē shal liue and inioy this earth with Christ but in the eight thousand, they shall bee caught vp and reigne with him in heauen for euer ▪ Ierome was not farre from that opinion,
and in that Seventh thousand year, the Chiliasts hold, men shall live and enjoy this earth with christ but in the eight thousand, they shall be caught up and Reign with him in heaven for ever ▪ Jerome was not Far from that opinion,
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1. First, that Antichrist should come of the Tribe of Dan: Rhemist 2. Thess. 2. sect. 8 and trowe you, will it bee possible to distinguish of tribes in this so great a confusion of Israel: for if in Ezra his time after the captiuitye, their generatiō was not perfectly knowen,
1. First, that Antichrist should come of the Tribe of Dan: Rhemist 2. Thess 2. sect. 8 and trow you, will it be possible to distinguish of tribes in this so great a confusion of Israel: for if in Ezra his time After the captivity, their generation was not perfectly known,
how much more now after so mightye a dispertion in the world of full sixteene hūdred yeares, wil it be impossible to finde out the descent and search the petigree of Dan?
how much more now After so mighty a Dispersion in the world of full sixteene hūdred Years, will it be impossible to find out the descent and search the pedigree of Dan?
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3. Thirdly, they holde that he should reigne but three yeares and a halfe, and yet in that space he should fight with the three Kings of Libia, Aegipt, and Ethiopia, and persecute the Christians through the whole world ▪ Bell. cap. 16. but this is more grosse,
3. Thirdly, they hold that he should Reign but three Years and a half, and yet in that Molle he should fight with the three Kings of Libya, Egypt, and Ethiopia, and persecute the Christians through the Whole world ▪ Bell. cap. 16. but this is more gross,
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for let any man imagine, how euer it is possible, that in so short a time, Antichrist being but a meere man, should so conquer & subdue the whole world, in which time and space hardly the flightest Ship can sayle it circuite.
for let any man imagine, how ever it is possible, that in so short a time, Antichrist being but a mere man, should so conquer & subdue the Whole world, in which time and Molle hardly the flightest Ship can sail it circuit.
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Nay, nay my bretheren, had I time, and were it to my Text, easilye might I proue that this their deuice is but a drift to shift from themselues, what they haue,
Nay, nay my brethren, had I time, and were it to my Text, Easily might I prove that this their device is but a drift to shift from themselves, what they have,
and what they are, I meane Antichrist and Antichristian, for Rome is the place, if Rome be Se•ti-collis; to wit, The Citye built vpon the seauen Mountaynes whereon the woman sitteth,
and what they Are, I mean Antichrist and Antichristian, for Room is the place, if Room be Se•ti-collis; to wit, The city built upon the seauen Mountains whereon the woman Sitteth,
when his innumerable and filthy Locustes, blasted the growth of true Religion in the greatest part of Christendome, when Kings became his vassels, and Emperours held his stirrop:
when his innumerable and filthy Locusts, blasted the growth of true Religion in the greatest part of Christendom, when Kings became his vassals, and emperors held his stirrup:
But leaue we here his iudgement to the day of try all, and all curious spirits to the search of their owne follyes, in seeking that they shall neuer be able to finde:
But leave we Here his judgement to the day of try all, and all curious spirits to the search of their own folly's, in seeking that they shall never be able to find:
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I meane, the times & seasons which the Father hath put in his owne power. Paul was taken vp into the third heauen, and heard wordes which cannot be vttered,
I mean, the times & seasons which the Father hath put in his own power. Paul was taken up into the third heaven, and herd words which cannot be uttered,
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There is an apoynted time for all thinges vnder the S•• Nay, in checke of al (sith Christ hath said it, I may not passe it) of that day and hou•• ▪ the Sonne himselfe is ignorant:
There is an appointed time for all things under the S•• Nay, in check of all (sith christ hath said it, I may not pass it) of that day and hou•• ▪ the Son himself is ignorant:
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Likewise, the promise of the Father concerning the spirit out in deed and irreuocable, but when to fall, the Disciples wist not, they must to Ierusalem and wayte with pacience, tarry the time & expecte the good houre:
Likewise, the promise of the Father Concerning the Spirit out in deed and irrevocable, but when to fallen, the Disciples wist not, they must to Ierusalem and wait with patience, tarry the time & expect the good hour:
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Euen so his comming to iudgement in maiestye and great power, it must be expected of vs at al times, but when, it may not be determined by v• at any time.
Even so his coming to judgement in majesty and great power, it must be expected of us At all times, but when, it may not be determined by v• At any time.
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And for the cast awayes of this our nation, who by the deceit of Balaams wages, haue euer since the first yeare of her late Maiesties most blessed and happy gouernment, dreamd of a drye Sommer, still breathing out destruction to her person, change of Religion,
And for the cast aways of this our Nation, who by the deceit of Balaams wages, have ever since the First year of her late Majesties most blessed and happy government, dreamt of a dry Summer, still breathing out destruction to her person, change of Religion,
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and desolation to the state and Kingdome, now by a blacke Fleete from Norway, then by a •••ell Dragon, whose head must be in England and tayle in Ireland:
and desolation to the state and Kingdom, now by a black Fleet from Norway, then by a •••ell Dragon, whose head must be in England and tail in Ireland:
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I say of all these, they haue sought too much to y• witch at Ender ▪ and were there no more to proue, that our God standeth for vs and against them, this were sufficient, that their wy•ardes haue fayl'd them,
I say of all these, they have sought too much to y• witch At Endear ▪ and were there no more to prove, that our God Stands for us and against them, this were sufficient, that their wy•ardes have failed them,
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Curssed bee the man before the Lord (saith Iosua ) that riseth vp and buildes the Citye Iericho: so haue you built vp your Babel of all confusion, with a cursse to your selues,
Cursed be the man before the Lord (Says Iosua) that Riseth up and builds the city Jericho: so have you built up your Babel of all confusion, with a curse to your selves,
Yea and to you be it spoken, a curssed crewe of popish repyners, maugre all your spight and poyson, the state yet standoth, religion groweth, we increase and you decrease:
Yea and to you be it spoken, a cursed crew of popish repyners, maugre all your spite and poison, the state yet standoth, Religion grows, we increase and you decrease:
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And now my bretheren for the last part of my Text, and in caution of the second sinne, I meane the great sleep and slumber of all flesh in great securitye:
And now my brethren for the last part of my Text, and in caution of the second sin, I mean the great sleep and slumber of all Flesh in great security:
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The knowledge of which, day to vs, is bounderd in with these banks, as it were Nylus Floud from it vndation, to make vs the more watchfull. 1. that it will come and that speedily,
The knowledge of which, day to us, is bounderd in with these banks, as it were Nylus Flood from it dation, to make us the more watchful. 1. that it will come and that speedily,
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for all shal〈 … 〉 appear before the Tribunal seat of God &c ▪ 4. Lastly, that euery man shal be accountant for himselfe and receiue doome according to that he hath done in this life, be it good or euil.
for all shal〈 … 〉 appear before the Tribunal seat of God etc. ▪ 4. Lastly, that every man shall be accountant for himself and receive doom according to that he hath done in this life, be it good or evil.
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Beholde, the Lord cōmeth with thousands of his Saints, to giue iudgement against al men, and to rebuke all the vngodly among thē, of al their wicked deedes.
Behold, the Lord comes with thousands of his Saints, to give judgement against all men, and to rebuke all the ungodly among them, of all their wicked Deeds.
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Daniel saith, I beheld til the Thrones were set, and the fierye streames issued out, till the iudgement was prepared & the bookes were opened, with thousand thousands ministring vnto him,
daniel Says, I beheld till the Thrones were Set, and the fiery streams issued out, till the judgement was prepared & the books were opened, with thousand thousands ministering unto him,
and to hasten the iudgement, doe crye to bee deliuered from the bondage of corruption, wherein they are into the glorious liberty of the sonnes of God:
and to hasten the judgement, do cry to be Delivered from the bondage of corruption, wherein they Are into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God:
& the loue of many is key cold〈 … 〉 And surely, surely, if the Gospell of the king dome be preached through the whole worl〈 … 〉 for a witnes vnto al nations,
& the love of many is key cold〈 … 〉 And surely, surely, if the Gospel of the King dome be preached through the Whole worl〈 … 〉 for a witness unto all Nations,
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But if all these were silent and said nothing, the great securitye of sinning wherein the world slepeth, were enough to prognosticate the Lords neere aproach,
But if all these were silent and said nothing, the great security of sinning wherein the world Sleepeth, were enough to prognosticate the lords near approach,
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when nothing can be more expected then a dreadfull fire, that shall deuoure the aduersarye: what can we looke for but sodayne destruction, where none shall escape?
when nothing can be more expected then a dreadful fire, that shall devour the adversary: what can we look for but sudden destruction, where none shall escape?
I• greeueth mee to thinke of the teares o• the poore put into the bottle of God, which one day hee will powre out in iudgement against many, who craue a debt where none i• due,
I• Grieveth me to think of the tears o• the poor put into the Bottle of God, which one day he will pour out in judgement against many, who crave a debt where none i• due,
and the liuelyhood the Lord hath lent for the reliefe of the poore wife, poore childe, poore familye, is so winnowed and boulted to the branne by endles fyning and needles refyning,
and the liuelyhood the Lord hath lent for the relief of the poor wife, poor child, poor family, is so winnowed and bolted to the bran by endless fyning and needles refining,
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Woe is me to tell, the rich are mercylesse, and the poore are not pittyed: we can goe to no Pulpit, but they peirce our hearts, to prouoke our speach, & so ye haue it.
Woe is me to tell, the rich Are mercylesse, and the poor Are not pitied: we can go to no Pulpit, but they pierce our hearts, to provoke our speech, & so you have it.
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ô •empt not the Lord, because of his long & exceeding great patience, least he turne vppon you as he did vpon Israel and say Tacuinunquid semper tacebo: must I alwaies beare? I haue borne enough, long haue I holden, I can holde no more, I haue been still and refraine my selfe,
o •empt not the Lord, Because of his long & exceeding great patience, lest he turn upon you as he did upon Israel and say Tacuinunquid semper tacebo: must I always bear? I have born enough, long have I held, I can hold no more, I have been still and refrain my self,
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wherein, no treacle at Gilead, no Phisitians there, no hand of the magestrate, no tongue of the Minister by Prayer or Preaching, no remembrance of passed miseries, no feare of future calamities, no present blessing, no deserued curse can cure the malady, til y• great fire of Gods heauie wrath and indignation fall vpon vs,
wherein, no treacle At Gilead, no Physicians there, no hand of the Magistrate, no tongue of the Minister by Prayer or Preaching, no remembrance of passed misery's, no Fear of future calamities, no present blessing, no deserved curse can cure the malady, till y• great fire of God's heavy wrath and Indignation fallen upon us,
For it is an assured ground, you may build vpon it, hee that will not lay holde on grace when it is offered, hee shall seeke and sigh for it, when it is to late:
For it is an assured ground, you may built upon it, he that will not lay hold on grace when it is offered, he shall seek and sighs for it, when it is to late:
but when the windowes of heauen were opened, and the flood was out, then they run to the Mountaines, they rom'd at the trees, they caught at the highest bowes, they hung, they clonge thereby to saue themselues but it was to late.
but when the windows of heaven were opened, and the flood was out, then they run to the Mountains, they roamed At the trees, they caught At the highest bows, they hung, they clonge thereby to save themselves but it was to late.
Lastly to conclude with the •ast pageant that euer shall bee acted on the Theater of this worlde, The wicked shall •leade when time shall bee no more, Lord when saw wee thee an hungred or a thirst,
Lastly to conclude with the •ast pageant that ever shall be acted on the Theater of this world, The wicked shall •leade when time shall be no more, Lord when saw we thee an hungered or a thirst,
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had I therfore a thousand eyes they should watch for it, had I a thousand eares, they shold harken to it, had I a thousand feete they should be shod to the preparation of that day:
had I Therefore a thousand eyes they should watch for it, had I a thousand ears, they should harken to it, had I a thousand feet they should be shod to the preparation of that day:
and may boldlye say, death where is thy sting? hell where is thy victorie? thanks be vnto God which hath giuen vs victory through our Lord Iesus christ.
and may boldly say, death where is thy sting? hell where is thy victory? thanks be unto God which hath given us victory through our Lord Iesus Christ.
and at night went out & abode in the Mount of Oliues to pray, but because the time is spent, I leaue it to your further search, onely with this sighe from the soule of Christ,
and At night went out & Abided in the Mount of Olive to pray, but Because the time is spent, I leave it to your further search, only with this sigh from the soul of christ,
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The verie God of peace sanctifie you throughout, and I pray God that your whole spirit, soule and body, may be kept blamelesse vntill the comming of our Lord Iesus Christ faithfull is hee which hath called you, which will also doe it.
The very God of peace sanctify you throughout, and I pray God that your Whole Spirit, soul and body, may be kept blameless until the coming of our Lord Iesus christ faithful is he which hath called you, which will also do it.
The Lord hath answered me this day, as he did Habacucke, & made it plaine vpon tables what I haue preached, that he may run that readeth it? The vision vppon this Gentleman was for an appointed time,
The Lord hath answered me this day, as he did Habacuck, & made it plain upon tables what I have preached, that he may run that readeth it? The vision upon this Gentleman was for an appointed time,
It is not long since he was in life, and liking as you are, he sat as you doe, in place and credit of this world, hee heard where you now heare, he prayed where yee now praye,
It is not long since he was in life, and liking as you Are, he sat as you do, in place and credit of this world, he herd where you now hear, he prayed where ye now pray,
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but down he must to demur•e with death, thereby to bring vnto himselfe a state of inheritance, indefeazible, with a crowne of glory that wythereth not.
but down he must to demur•e with death, thereby to bring unto himself a state of inheritance, indefeazible, with a crown of glory that wythereth not.
Et qui granum tritici suscitat propter te, ipsum te non poterit suscitare, propter se, that raiseth vp the seede of wheate for thy good, can he not raise vp the fallen flower of thy flesh, ô man for his owne glorie?
Et qui granum tritici suscitat propter te, ipsum te non poterit suscitare, propter se, that Raiseth up the seed of wheat for thy good, can he not raise up the fallen flower of thy Flesh, o man for his own glory?
and seale vp the sepulchre, yet Christ is at Bithinia greeuing at the graue, and me thinkes I heare him crie with a lowde voice to him and all the dead, arise and come to iudgement.
and seal up the Sepulchre, yet christ is At Bithinia grieving At the graven, and me thinks I hear him cry with a loud voice to him and all the dead, arise and come to judgement.
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The Maritine beast pickt vp Ionas, whome hee had deuoured, And yu earth shalt redeliuer this flower of gentrie whome thou seemest to haue closed vp in thy vaste vault ▪ In the last day, ô Death thou shalt stand like a foole beguild of the dead,
The Maritime beast picked up Ionas, whom he had devoured, And thou earth shalt redeliver this flower of gentry whom thou seemest to have closed up in thy vast vault ▪ In the last day, o Death thou shalt stand like a fool beguiled of the dead,
watchfull of his Golde, that the canker thereof should not rust his soule: watchfull of his ground, that the furrowes should not complaine against him:
watchful of his Gold, that the canker thereof should not rust his soul: watchful of his ground, that the furrows should not complain against him:
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And for this place and charge where nowe I stand, my selfe can witnesse, how watchfull and carefull hee hath been of it good, with whome hee often dealt to furnish him of an able man,
And for this place and charge where now I stand, my self can witness, how watchful and careful he hath been of it good, with whom he often dealt to furnish him of an able man,
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& a credit to his place & calling wherof I may say he was watchfull, watchful as Abraham who laye in his Tent doore vnder the oake at Mamre to gather in strangers,
& a credit to his place & calling whereof I may say he was watchful, watchful as Abraham who say in his Tent door under the oak At Mamre to gather in Strangers,
he relieued the one and countenance• the other, A good aduertisement to al christians that they beware against whome they barre their doores, least happily cui Domum clauseris, cui huminitatem negaueris, ips• sit deus.
he relieved the one and countenance• the other, A good advertisement to all Christians that they beware against whom they bar their doors, least happily cui Domum clauseris, cui huminitatem negaueris, ips• sit deus.
And nowe to winde vp all with the watch of his last farewell at what time with good Ezekias, & seauen yeares before to my knowledge, he set his house in order,
And now to wind up all with the watch of his last farewell At what time with good Ezekias, & seauen Years before to my knowledge, he Set his house in order,
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and prepared to die, recommēding, then as now, his soule to God, his bodye to the earth, his Land to hi• heire, his goods to the world, with much kinde remembrance of his friendes,
and prepared to die, recommending, then as now, his soul to God, his body to the earth, his Land to hi• heir, his goods to the world, with much kind remembrance of his Friends,
