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The first SERMON. PSALME 119.92.93. Except thy law had beene my delight, I should now haue perished in my affliction.
The First SERMON. PSALM 119.92.93. Except thy law had been my delight, I should now have perished in my affliction.
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I will neuer forget thy precepts, for by them thou hast quickened me.
I will never forget thy Precepts, for by them thou hast quickened me.
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THe summe of this Psalme is the Prophet Dauids long and earnest suite to GOD, to be fully informed in the sound and sauing knowledge of his word.
THe sum of this Psalm is the Prophet David long and earnest suit to GOD, to be Fully informed in the found and Saving knowledge of his word.
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The excellent fruits and effects whereof, he relateth and inlargeth (wellnigh) in euery verse;
The excellent fruits and effects whereof, he relateth and enlargeth (Wellnigh) in every verse;
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and professeth to haue found and felt the sweetnesse, power, and efficacy thereof, not onely for his daily vse and instruction (in that his changeable, fraile,
and Professes to have found and felt the sweetness, power, and efficacy thereof, not only for his daily use and instruction (in that his changeable, frail,
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and weake estate then liuing) but for the assurance of Gods loue, and truth of his promises, to be accomplished,
and weak estate then living) but for the assurance of God's love, and truth of his promises, to be accomplished,
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and performed to him, and all the elect in the life to come.
and performed to him, and all the elect in the life to come.
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Now in these two Verses he speaketh of his afflictions, so great and grieuous, confessing that he had perished except Gods law had been his delight.
Now in these two Verses he speaks of his afflictions, so great and grievous, confessing that he had perished except God's law had been his delight.
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His meaning is, hee had miscarried in his troubles, had not the ioy and comfort he receiued from Gods word (teaching him to relye vpon his speciall prouidence and promises) farre surmounted and exceeded his worldly sorrows, so sore oppressing him;
His meaning is, he had miscarried in his Troubles, had not the joy and Comfort he received from God's word (teaching him to rely upon his special providence and promises) Far surmounted and exceeded his worldly sorrows, so soar oppressing him;
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and that indeede he had dyed, and vtterly perished, had he not beene quickened and recouered by the vertue thereof;
and that indeed he had died, and utterly perished, had he not been quickened and recovered by the virtue thereof;
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and therefore resolueth neuer to forget that most comfortable and soueraigne meanes of Gods word, so relieuing and restoring him in his distresse.
and Therefore resolveth never to forget that most comfortable and sovereign means of God's word, so relieving and restoring him in his distress.
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The words in effect offer vnto vs, first, Davids confession; and secondly, Dauids resolution: with a seuerall reason annexed to the one, and to the other. The words in Effect offer unto us, First, Davids Confessi; and secondly, David resolution: with a several reason annexed to the one, and to the other.
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His confession, that he had perished in his affliction.
His Confessi, that he had perished in his affliction.
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The reason why hee did not, was the ioy and delight that was ministred vnto him from Gods law.
The reason why he did not, was the joy and delight that was ministered unto him from God's law.
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Secondly, his resolution, that Hee will neuer forget Gods precepts ;
Secondly, his resolution, that He will never forget God's Precepts;
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the reason is, For by them thou hast quickened me, being out of heart and hope in his owne conceipt.
the reason is, For by them thou hast quickened me, being out of heart and hope in his own conceit.
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The substance and summe of all, is briefly this: The substance and sum of all, is briefly this:
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That Dauid could neuer haue endured the extremitie of his crosses, had not the word of God comforted and confirmed him in his faith and resolution, to depend vpon God.
That David could never have endured the extremity of his Crosses, had not the word of God comforted and confirmed him in his faith and resolution, to depend upon God.
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But before we proceed to particular instructions let vs in a word consider the variety of Names and Titles he giueth to Gods word in this Psalme, and the reason thereof.
But before we proceed to particular instructions let us in a word Consider the variety of Names and Titles he gives to God's word in this Psalm, and the reason thereof.
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Hee calleth it hereby the name of Law, and precepts;
He calls it hereby the name of Law, and Precepts;
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and in other places, Statutes, Commandements, Ceremonies, Iudgements, Counsell, &c. The reason is, to expresse the excellent vse thereof to euery Christian,
and in other places, Statutes, commandments, Ceremonies, Judgments, Counsel, etc. The reason is, to express the excellent use thereof to every Christian,
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and to teach euery man not lightly to esteeme of the Scriptures, (as words of liberty and licentiousnesse) but such as exact obedience at our hands,
and to teach every man not lightly to esteem of the Scriptures, (as words of liberty and licentiousness) but such as exact Obedience At our hands,
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and binde vs with a penalty (as sure as any law or statute) to performe our duties.
and bind us with a penalty (as sure as any law or statute) to perform our duties.
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And that we cannot do, iudge, counsel, resolue, or be warranted of the lawfulnes of our actions, without the direction thereof.
And that we cannot do, judge, counsel, resolve, or be warranted of the lawfulness of our actions, without the direction thereof.
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And this is proper to the whole word of God, both in the Olde and New Testament.
And this is proper to the Whole word of God, both in the Old and New Testament.
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Hitherto for the information of our knowledge, for the Text it selfe: our further instruction for the Christian vse thereof, followeth.
Hitherto for the information of our knowledge, for the Text it self: our further instruction for the Christian use thereof, follows.
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Except thy law had beene my delight I had perished, that is, if thy word had not beene prouided as a meanes and remedy of comfort, I had beene swallowed vp with despaire: Whence first ariseth this instruction. Except thy law had been my delight I had perished, that is, if thy word had not been provided as a means and remedy of Comfort, I had been swallowed up with despair: Whence First arises this instruction.
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That God alwaies prouideth meanes to keepe his children from distresse, in their trials and afflictions.
That God always Provideth means to keep his children from distress, in their trials and afflictions.
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Dauid had perished in his troubles, if Gods law had not comforted him. But Gods word brought ioy and delight to his afflicted soule, therefore he perished not. David had perished in his Troubles, if God's law had not comforted him. But God's word brought joy and delight to his afflicted soul, Therefore he perished not.
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Christ, speaking of the destruction of Hierusalem, and of the last and worst daies, before the consummation of the world:
christ, speaking of the destruction of Jerusalem, and of the last and worst days, before the consummation of the world:
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And hauing amplified the dangers thereof (especially amongst the Iewes) by many circumstances, hee addeth, that the tribulation shall be such, And having amplified the dangers thereof (especially among the Iewes) by many Circumstances, he adds, that the tribulation shall be such,
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as was not from the beginning of the world to that time, nor should bee hereafter (being indeed beyond the compasse of all comparison,) and concludeth, That except those dayes should bee shortened, no flesh should be saued:
as was not from the beginning of the world to that time, nor should be hereafter (being indeed beyond the compass of all comparison,) and Concludeth, That except those days should be shortened, no Flesh should be saved:
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Yet for the elect sake (sayth Christ) those dayes shall be shortned. Yet for the elect sake (say christ) those days shall be shortened.
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So Israell in Egipt (that house of bondage and furnace of afflictions) was made to serue with sore labour in Bricke and Clay, So Israel in Egypt (that house of bondage and furnace of afflictions) was made to serve with soar labour in Brick and Clay,
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and all manner of worke in the field, being wearie of their liues, besides the hard vsage of their taske-masters,
and all manner of work in the field, being weary of their lives, beside the hard usage of their taskmasters,
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and what mischiefe else could bee deuised by the Diuell and Pharaoh, vtterly to roote them out,
and what mischief Else could be devised by the devil and Pharaoh, utterly to root them out,
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yet the more they vexed them, the more they grew. Their estate is well resembled by the bush that burned and yet was not consumed:
yet the more they vexed them, the more they grew. Their estate is well resembled by the bush that burned and yet was not consumed:
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As their enemies deuised to doe them h•rt, so God deuised to doe them good, Who knoweth (as Saint Peter speaketh) to deliuer the godly out of tentation, and to reserue the vniust vnto the day of iudgement. As their enemies devised to do them h•rt, so God devised to do them good, Who Knoweth (as Saint Peter speaks) to deliver the godly out of tentation, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgement.
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I cannot reckon vp the crosses of this people, after their deliuerance out of Egipt. See the Catalogue thereof in the Psalmes, They wandred in the Desert, both hungrie and thirstie, with fainting soules:
I cannot reckon up the Crosses of this people, After their deliverance out of Egypt. See the Catalogue thereof in the Psalms, They wandered in the Desert, both hungry and thirsty, with fainting Souls:
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They dwelt in darkenesse, and in the shadow of death, being bound in misery and iron:
They dwelled in darkness, and in the shadow of death, being bound in misery and iron:
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Their hearts were humbled with heauinesse, and there was no helper: Their soule abhorred all meate, and they were brought to deaths dore:
Their hearts were humbled with heaviness, and there was no helper: Their soul abhorred all meat, and they were brought to death's door:
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Yet, when they cryed to God in their trouble, he deliuered them out of their distresse. Yet, when they cried to God in their trouble, he Delivered them out of their distress.
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The miseries of Gods children infflicted vpon them by Sathan and his instruments, cannot be so many as the meanes and remedies of comfort and deliuerance that God prouideth for them.
The misery's of God's children inflicted upon them by Sathan and his Instruments, cannot be so many as the means and remedies of Comfort and deliverance that God Provideth for them.
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See how the Church and children of God triumph and exult vpon the experience of this poynt.
See how the Church and children of God triumph and exult upon the experience of this point.
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They haue oftentimes afflicted mee from my youth vp, (may Israell now say:) They haue oftentimes afflicted mee from my youth, but they could not preuaile against me. They have oftentimes afflicted me from my youth up, (may Israel now say:) They have oftentimes afflicted me from my youth, but they could not prevail against me.
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The Plowers plowed vpon my backe, and made long furrowes, but the righteous Lord hath cut the cords of the wicked. The Plowers plowed upon my back, and made long furrows, but the righteous Lord hath Cut the cords of the wicked.
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Although God suffer his people to be vsed as the field that is plowed, and their enemies be as the strong and lusty iades appoynted for the plough:
Although God suffer his people to be used as the field that is plowed, and their enemies be as the strong and lusty jades appointed for the plough:
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Or as the stalled Oxen to breake vp the fallow ground, renting and tearing the furrowes of the same,
Or as the stalled Oxen to break up the fallow ground, renting and tearing the furrows of the same,
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and not leaue so much as a clod vnturned, but attempt all manner of wayes (euery way) to annoy them:
and not leave so much as a clod unturned, but attempt all manner of ways (every Way) to annoy them:
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Yet the iust God (most faithfull in his promises, and sure in his iudgements) doth cut the cords,
Yet the just God (most faithful in his promises, and sure in his Judgments) does Cut the cords,
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and breake the geares of these vnrestie, fierce, and sauage beasts, disappoynting the purpose of the greatest tyrants in their extreamest rage,
and break the gears of these vnrestie, fierce, and savage beasts, disappointing the purpose of the greatest Tyrants in their Extremest rage,
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and furie, and sendeth his Children freedome and deliuerance in his due time.
and fury, and sends his Children freedom and deliverance in his due time.
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Iehoshua, so admirably preserued in that long captiuity of the Iewes (being as a brand taken out of the fire) arrayed with filthy rayment, as one comming out of a dungeon: Joshua, so admirably preserved in that long captivity of the Iewes (being as a brand taken out of the fire) arrayed with filthy raiment, as one coming out of a dungeon:
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Yet the Lord cloatheth him with changeable garments, and setteth a Diadem vpon his head,
Yet the Lord clotheth him with changeable garments, and sets a Diadem upon his head,
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and still rebuketh Sathan that is about to hurt him in his person, and hinder him in the worke of his Ministery.
and still Rebuketh Sathan that is about to hurt him in his person, and hinder him in the work of his Ministry.
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And though his Children haue lyen among the pots, and beene vsed like Scullions;
And though his Children have lyen among the pots, and been used like Scullions;
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yet shall they bee like the Doue, whose Winges are couered with Siluer, and her feathers like yealow Gold:
yet shall they be like the Dove, whose Wings Are covered with Silver, and her Feathers like yellow Gold:
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They shall come forth out of their aduersitie most glistering and glorious, through the grace and fauour that God will shew them.
They shall come forth out of their adversity most glistering and glorious, through the grace and favour that God will show them.
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Ioseph was accused of his brethren, put into a pit, sold as a slaue, slaundered for filthinesse, Ioseph was accused of his brothers, put into a pit, sold as a slave, slandered for filthiness,
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and so committed to prison as a guilty person: yet deliuered, and promoted to be Prince and ruler ouer all the Land of Egypt;
and so committed to prison as a guilty person: yet Delivered, and promoted to be Prince and ruler over all the Land of Egypt;
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to whom (afterward) his brethren bowed, and euery one did obeysance. So they sought an occasion against Daniel, concerning the law of his God;
to whom (afterwards) his brothers bowed, and every one did obeisance. So they sought an occasion against daniel, Concerning the law of his God;
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they censured him as a refractary man against King Darius, and his command: and so he was called, iudged, and committed to the Lyons denne; they censured him as a refractory man against King Darius, and his command: and so he was called, judged, and committed to the Lyons den;
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yet the Lord preserued him aliue, and set him aloft, ouer all his aduersaries.
yet the Lord preserved him alive, and Set him aloft, over all his Adversaries.
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Mordecay was in disgrace, and all the Iewes out of credite with King Ahashuerosh, by meanes of Haman (that cursed Amalekite) their liues bought and solde, and their vtter destruction sealed: Mordecai was in disgrace, and all the Iewes out of credit with King Ahasuerus, by means of Haman (that cursed Amalekite) their lives bought and sold, and their utter destruction sealed:
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yet were they all safely deliuered, and honoured in the sight of their foes, whom they saw confounded.
yet were they all safely Delivered, and honoured in the sighed of their foes, whom they saw confounded.
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To omit Moses, Ieremie, and the rest of the Prophets;
To omit Moses, Ieremie, and the rest of the prophets;
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Paul Peter, & other of the Apostles, and holy men of God, together with the plots and deuises intended against them, their variety of persecutions and troubles,Paul Peter, & other of the Apostles, and holy men of God, together with the plots and devises intended against them, their variety of persecutions and Troubles,
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so great and so grieuous, Yet the Lord deliuered them out of all.
so great and so grievous, Yet the Lord Delivered them out of all.
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Therefore most true it is, that the Apostle Paul speaketh of himselfe, & gods Saints, We are afflicted on euery side, yet not in distresse;
Therefore most true it is, that the Apostle Paul speaks of himself, & God's Saints, We Are afflicted on every side, yet not in distress;
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we are in doubt, but we despaire not; we are persecuted, but not forsaken; cast downe, but we perish not. we Are in doubt, but we despair not; we Are persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but we perish not.
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Now, the reason of this doctrine is, first, that God is their Creator, and therefore careth for them, who cannot despise the least worke of his hands.
Now, the reason of this Doctrine is, First, that God is their Creator, and Therefore Careth for them, who cannot despise the least work of his hands.
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Thou Lord dost saue both Man and Beast, but how excellent is thy mercy (O God) to the children of men, that trust vnder the shadow of thy wings? They shall be satisfied with the fatnes of thy house, Thou Lord dost save both Man and Beast, but how excellent is thy mercy (Oh God) to the children of men, that trust under the shadow of thy wings? They shall be satisfied with the fatness of thy house,
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and thou shalt giue them drinke out of the Riuers of thy pleasures. and thou shalt give them drink out of the rivers of thy pleasures.
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Therefore the Apostle saith, We labour and are rebuked, because we trust in the liuing God, which is the sauiour of all men, specially of those that belieue.
Therefore the Apostle Says, We labour and Are rebuked, Because we trust in the living God, which is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
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If there be no man (no not the wickedest) but he feeleth Gods goodnesse towards him in his protection, and preseruation:
If there be no man (no not the wickedest) but he feeleth God's Goodness towards him in his protection, and preservation:
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how much more Gods elect, whose names are written in Heauen. And which againe, they haue surrendred vnto him in a holy profession of his truth, and suffering for the same.
how much more God's elect, whose names Are written in Heaven. And which again, they have surrendered unto him in a holy profession of his truth, and suffering for the same.
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Are not fiue Sparrowes bought for two farthings? and yet not one of them is forgotten before God. are not fiue Sparrows bought for two farthings? and yet not one of them is forgotten before God.
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How farre more deare and pretious then are the liues safetie, and estates of Gods children, Whose very haires are numbred? Such shall be sure of all outward helpes and meanes (so farre as is fit) and at the least God will bestow vpon them faith, hope, patience, consolation,
How Far more deer and precious then Are the lives safety, and estates of God's children, Whose very hairs Are numbered? Such shall be sure of all outward helps and means (so Far as is fit) and At the least God will bestow upon them faith, hope, patience, consolation,
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and constancie, (which are the best supplies) in all their necessities.
and constancy, (which Are the best supplies) in all their necessities.
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Therefore, feare not, thou worme, Iacob, I will helpe thee (saith the Lord) and thy Redeemer, the holy one of Israell. Therefore, Fear not, thou worm, Iacob, I will help thee (Says the Lord) and thy Redeemer, the holy one of Israel.
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Feare not, saith the Lord that created thee, and he that framed thee, ô Israell, feare not, for I haue redeemed thee, I haue called thee by thy name, thou art mine. fear not, Says the Lord that created thee, and he that framed thee, o Israel, Fear not, for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine.
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Secondly, they are within Gods couenant; he hath indented, sealed, yea, and sworne their safety. Secondly, they Are within God's Covenant; he hath indented, sealed, yea, and sworn their safety.
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His name is called vpon by them, they haue his word and his Sacraments, all his promises and assurances to be their God:
His name is called upon by them, they have his word and his Sacraments, all his promises and assurances to be their God:
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They are of his houshold and family, and so cast vpon God to be cared for: They Are of his household and family, and so cast upon God to be cared for:
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He is their Father, and they his children: He is their shepheard, and they are his people, and sheepe of his pasture. He is their Father, and they his children: He is their shepherd, and they Are his people, and sheep of his pasture.
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He is the husband of his elect, and they his Spouse, who of right must defend and protect them,
He is the husband of his elect, and they his Spouse, who of right must defend and Pact them,
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and therefore how can they miscarry? All sufficiency is in God, who hath vndertaken their protection;
and Therefore how can they miscarry? All sufficiency is in God, who hath undertaken their protection;
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Power, and will, faithfulnesse, truth, and vnchangeablenesse, all the meanes that may be, meete and concurre in him that hath promised preseruation,
Power, and will, faithfulness, truth, and unchangeableness, all the means that may be, meet and concur in him that hath promised preservation,
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and how then should he saile vs?
and how then should he sail us?
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The truth of which doctrine serueth first to reproue all such, who in their fits and feuers of afflictions, thinke all is gone;
The truth of which Doctrine serveth First to reprove all such, who in their fits and fevers of afflictions, think all is gone;
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that murmure, grudge, and repine, with the vnbelieuing Israelites, at euery turne and tryall, tempting,
that murmur, grudge, and repine, with the unbelieving Israelites, At every turn and trial, tempting,
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and blaspheming the Lord, shortning his hand that he cannot helpe, and making deafe his eare that he cannot heare.
and blaspheming the Lord, shortening his hand that he cannot help, and making deaf his ear that he cannot hear.
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To which fault also the dearest children of God are subiect.
To which fault also the dearest children of God Are Subject.
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Dauid complaineth that hee was cast out of Gods sight, That he had forgotten to be gracious, and that he had shut vp his louing kindnesse in displeasure. David Complaineth that he was cast out of God's sighed, That he had forgotten to be gracious, and that he had shut up his loving kindness in displeasure.
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Ieremie chargeth God to haue deceiued him, That hee was a stranger in the Land, as one that passeth by to tarry for a night: Ieremie charges God to have deceived him, That he was a stranger in the Land, as one that passes by to tarry for a night:
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Why art thou (saith he) as a man astonyed, and as a strong man that cannot helpe? But it is their great infirmity so to thinke; Why art thou (Says he) as a man astonied, and as a strong man that cannot help? But it is their great infirmity so to think;
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for God is constant in his care and vnchangeable in his loue.
for God is constant in his care and unchangeable in his love.
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Can a woman forget her childe, and not haue compassion vpon the sonne of her wombe? Though she should forget, Can a woman forget her child, and not have compassion upon the son of her womb? Though she should forget,
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yet I will not forget thee. Behold, I haue grauen thee vpon the palmes of my hands: yet I will not forget thee. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands:
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Such are, as a signet on his right hand, and as a girdle wherewith he it girded: Such Are, as a signet on his right hand, and as a girdle wherewith he it girded:
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He neither slumbereth nor sleepeth that keepeth his Israell. He neither Slumbereth nor Sleepeth that Keepeth his Israel.
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And albeit our sinnes make a separation betweene God and vs, building (as it were) a bulwarke of hewen stones to stop vp our wayes,
And albeit our Sins make a separation between God and us, building (as it were) a bulwark of hewn stones to stop up our ways,
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and cause him to couer himselfe as with a cloude, that our prayers can haue no passage;
and cause him to cover himself as with a cloud, that our Prayers can have no passage;
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and make him to returne to his place, as one that will not be spoke withall, nor intreated:
and make him to return to his place, as one that will not be spoke withal, nor entreated:
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Yet, if we acknowledge our faults, and in our afflictions seeke diligently vnto him, hee will then be found:
Yet, if we acknowledge our Faults, and in our afflictions seek diligently unto him, he will then be found:
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After two dayes will he reuiue vs, and in the third day he will raise vs vp, After two days will he revive us, and in the third day he will raise us up,
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and we shall liue in his sight. Our heauinesse may endure for a night, but ioy shall come in the morning.
and we shall live in his sighed. Our heaviness may endure for a night, but joy shall come in the morning.
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Though for a moment he hide his face from vs, for a little season, yet with euerlasting mercy he will haue compassion on vs. Though for a moment he hide his face from us, for a little season, yet with everlasting mercy he will have compassion on us
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Secondly, it serueth for our instruction, that we labour to be of Gods familie and houshold,
Secondly, it serveth for our instruction, that we labour to be of God's family and household,
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for then wee cannot want his protection, ayde and assistance. If wee be within his Couenant he hath sworne not to forsake vs;
for then we cannot want his protection, aid and assistance. If we be within his Covenant he hath sworn not to forsake us;
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if we be his people, he will be our God.
if we be his people, he will be our God.
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We must keepe our selues in his folde, (as good sheepe walking in his wayes) and then he will heede vs. If we wander like the prodigall, we shall waste our goods,
We must keep our selves in his fold, (as good sheep walking in his ways) and then he will heed us If we wander like the prodigal, we shall waste our goods,
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and want, vntill we hasten home.
and want, until we hasten home.
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If wee will haue the priuiledge of his Sonnes, wee must honour him as our Father,
If we will have the privilege of his Sons, we must honour him as our Father,
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and if we will be his Spouse, we must be loyall onely vnto him, and not fall in loue with others:
and if we will be his Spouse, we must be loyal only unto him, and not fallen in love with Others:
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So will hee be our vaile against the heate of afflictions, our shield and defence against all our enemies,
So will he be our veil against the heat of afflictions, our shield and defence against all our enemies,
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and still preserue and deliuer vs from all extremities and distresses. Againe, it must stirre vs vp to thankefulnesse and praise for our deliuerance.
and still preserve and deliver us from all extremities and Distresses. Again, it must stir us up to thankfulness and praise for our deliverance.
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How often therefore is the Church of the Iewes incited in the Psalmes, to take vp this note of Praise (as the burden of their Song?) Let them therefore (saith the Prophet) confesse before the Lord his louing kindnes, and his wonderfull workes before the Sonnes of men:
How often Therefore is the Church of the Iewes incited in the Psalms, to take up this note of Praise (as the burden of their Song?) Let them Therefore (Says the Prophet) confess before the Lord his loving kindness, and his wonderful works before the Sons of men:
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And let them offer sacrifices of praise, and declare his workes with reioycing.
And let them offer Sacrifices of praise, and declare his works with rejoicing.
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Let them exalt him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of Elders. Let them exalt him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of Elders.
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And see the practise of the Church concerning this dutie, and the manner of their confession,
And see the practice of the Church Concerning this duty, and the manner of their Confessi,
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as well in amplifying their deliuerance, as inlarging Gods praises. Praised be the Lord, which hath not giuen vs as a prey vnto their teeth.
as well in amplifying their deliverance, as enlarging God's praises. Praised be the Lord, which hath not given us as a prey unto their teeth.
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Our soule is escaped as a Bird out of the snare of the fowler, the snare is broken and wee are deliuered.
Our soul is escaped as a Bird out of the snare of the Fowler, the snare is broken and we Are Delivered.
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Our helpe is in the Lord which hath made Heauen and Earth. This is a dutie commanded of God himselfe;Our help is in the Lord which hath made Heaven and Earth. This is a duty commanded of God himself;
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I will deliuer thee, and thou shalt praise me. I will deliver thee, and thou shalt praise me.
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So the Apostle blesseth God, euen the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, (which comforted him,
So the Apostle Blesses God, even the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, (which comforted him,
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and the rest) in all their tribulations. Lastly, it maketh for the consolation of Gods children;
and the rest) in all their tribulations. Lastly, it makes for the consolation of God's children;
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that whatsoeuer stormes arise, God yet will send a calme; who can rebuke both windes and seas, and make them still:
that whatsoever storms arise, God yet will send a Cam; who can rebuke both winds and Seas, and make them still:
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for though they rage horribly, yet he that dwelleth on high, is mightier. Feare not Abraham, I will be thy shield & buckler, and thy exceeding great reward.
for though they rage horribly, yet he that dwells on high, is Mightier. fear not Abraham, I will be thy shield & buckler, and thy exceeding great reward.
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Feare not, O Israell, when thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee, and through the flouds, that they doe not ouerflow thee. fear not, Oh Israel, when thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee, and through the floods, that they do not overflow thee.
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When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burnt, neither shall the flame kindle vpon thee. When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
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Though I should walke through the valley of the shadow of death. Though I should walk through the valley of the shadow of death.
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I will feare no euill, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staffe, they comfort me. God is our hope and strength,
I will Fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff, they Comfort me. God is our hope and strength,
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and helpe, in troubles ready to be found:
and help, in Troubles ready to be found:
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Therefore will not we feare, though the earth be moued, and though the Mountaines fall into the middest of the Sea. Therefore will not we Fear, though the earth be moved, and though the Mountains fallen into the midst of the Sea.
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The delight hee had in GODS word, kept him from perishing, which yeeldeth vnto vs this second instruction. The delight he had in GOD'S word, kept him from perishing, which yields unto us this second instruction.
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That euery Christian should learne to know (by Dauids example and experience) the excellent vse and profit of Gods word, which is able through Gods blessing (being truly vnderstood,
That every Christian should Learn to know (by David Exampl and experience) the excellent use and profit of God's word, which is able through God's blessing (being truly understood,
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and fitly applyed) to keepe vs vpright in our greatest afflictions and trials, that we fall not away from God, nor miscarry in our selues.
and fitly applied) to keep us upright in our greatest afflictions and trials, that we fallen not away from God, nor miscarry in our selves.
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He professeth plainely that he had perished, had he not beene comforted, and so supported by Gods word.
He Professes plainly that he had perished, had he not been comforted, and so supported by God's word.
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See how fearefully his faith was assailed, his feet were almost gone, his steps had well neere slipt, to behold the prosperity of the wicked,
See how fearfully his faith was assailed, his feet were almost gone, his steps had well near slipped, to behold the Prosperity of the wicked,
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and to see them so lusty: How they escaped all manner of troubles, when Gods dearest children were fearefully plagued.
and to see them so lusty: How they escaped all manner of Troubles, when God's dearest children were fearfully plagued.
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They exceeded in pride, which they put on as a chaine about their necke; and as for cruelty, it couered them as a garment:
They exceeded in pride, which they put on as a chain about their neck; and as for cruelty, it covered them as a garment:
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they were licentious in their words, & presumptuous in their talke, setting their mouth against Heauen it selfe, blaspheming God, whom they laboured to depriue both of knowledge and prouidence:
they were licentious in their words, & presumptuous in their talk, setting their Mouth against Heaven it self, blaspheming God, whom they laboured to deprive both of knowledge and providence:
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Yet these wicked men did prosper alway, and increase in riches, when hee and other godly men were punished daily, that had care and conscience to cleanse their hearts,
Yet these wicked men did prosper always, and increase in riches, when he and other godly men were punished daily, that had care and conscience to cleanse their hearts,
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and wash their hands from all such defilements of sinne;
and wash their hands from all such defilements of sin;
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So that hee knew not what to thinke, or how to finde out the cause thereof:
So that he knew not what to think, or how to find out the cause thereof:
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Though hee tooke paines in this poynt;
Though he took pains in this point;
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yet certainely his heart was still vexed, and his reines pricked, so foolish hee was and ignorant, (like a beast,) vntill he went into the sanctuarie of GOD, (to consult with his word in the holy ministerie thereof) then presently hee vnderstood the reason hereof, and was resolued:
yet Certainly his heart was still vexed, and his reins pricked, so foolish he was and ignorant, (like a beast,) until he went into the sanctuary of GOD, (to consult with his word in the holy Ministry thereof) then presently he understood the reason hereof, and was resolved:
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Then he as well considered the end, as the beginning, and proceedings of such miscreant and blasphemous wretches, in what slippery places God had set them in,
Then he as well considered the end, as the beginning, and proceedings of such miscreant and blasphemous wretches, in what slippery places God had Set them in,
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how sodainely he cast them downe into desolation, being horribly consumed: Their prosperity changed as a dreame, and their very image was despised.
how suddenly he cast them down into desolation, being horribly consumed: Their Prosperity changed as a dream, and their very image was despised.
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Thus God did guide him by his counsell to recouer himselfe, in this staggering temptation. The law of God was in his heart, and his steps did not slide;
Thus God did guide him by his counsel to recover himself, in this staggering temptation. The law of God was in his heart, and his steps did not slide;
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though he was ready to fall away, yet the Lord put vnder his hand, and preserued him from destruction by the benefite of his word.
though he was ready to fallen away, yet the Lord put under his hand, and preserved him from destruction by the benefit of his word.
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Blessed therefore is the man whom thou chastisest (O Lord) and teachest him in thy law, that thou mayest giue him rest from the dayes of euill, Blessed Therefore is the man whom thou chastisest (Oh Lord) and Teachest him in thy law, that thou Mayest give him rest from the days of evil,
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whiles the pit is digged for the wicked.
while the pit is dug for the wicked.
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First, God chastiseth, then he teacheth, and lastly resolueth, and giueth rest and contentment to the afflicted Christian.
First, God Chastiseth, then he Teaches, and lastly resolveth, and gives rest and contentment to the afflicted Christian.
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Is it not reason that we endure with patience, the dead corpes (though otherwise it would annoy vs) while the graue is making, to put it in,
Is it not reason that we endure with patience, the dead corpses (though otherwise it would annoy us) while the graven is making, to put it in,
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and which neuer againe (being once buried) can trouble our sight, or my sense? So the wicked that trouble Gods children, are dead in Gods decree,
and which never again (being once buried) can trouble our sighed, or my sense? So the wicked that trouble God's children, Are dead in God's Decree,
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and their graue is a making.
and their graven is a making.
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Surely the Lord wil not faile his people, neither wil he forsake his inheritance, but minister comfort vnto them in the midst of all their troubles, by the meanes of his word:
Surely the Lord will not fail his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance, but minister Comfort unto them in the midst of all their Troubles, by the means of his word:
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But an vnwise man knoweth it not, and a foole doth not vnderstand this. But an unwise man Knoweth it not, and a fool does not understand this.
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When the wicked grow as the grasse, and all the workers of wickednesse doe flourish, that then they shall be destroyed for euer:
When the wicked grow as the grass, and all the workers of wickedness do flourish, that then they shall be destroyed for ever:
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For loe, thy enemies (O Lord) for loe, thine enemies shall perish, all the workers of iniquity against thee, thy Church,
For lo, thy enemies (Oh Lord) for lo, thine enemies shall perish, all the workers of iniquity against thee, thy Church,
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and children shall be destroyed, but thou, O Lord, art most high for euermore. and children shall be destroyed, but thou, Oh Lord, art most high for evermore.
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How often (in this long Psalme) doth the Prophet stirre vp himselfe? when his soule cleaued to the dust, and melted for heauinesse: How often (in this long Psalm) does the Prophet stir up himself? when his soul cleaved to the dust, and melted for heaviness:
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when hee was almost brought to the graue, and dropping away like water in his trials and temptations;
when he was almost brought to the graven, and dropping away like water in his trials and temptations;
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he prayeth God to quicken and to raise him by his word. Trouble and anguish are come vpon me, yet thy commandements are my delight.
he Prayeth God to quicken and to raise him by his word. Trouble and anguish Are come upon me, yet thy Commandments Are my delight.
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Thus Gods word was his comfort in his trouble, and still his promise refreshed his soule.
Thus God's word was his Comfort in his trouble, and still his promise refreshed his soul.
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The reason hereof is, first, in regard of God himselfe the Author thereof, Who is the Father of mercies, The reason hereof is, First, in regard of God himself the Author thereof, Who is the Father of Mercies,
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and God of all comfort, which thus comforteth vs in all our tribulations: and God of all Comfort, which thus comforts us in all our tribulations:
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which is our rod and our staffe, our onely hope and refuge, in troubles ready to be found.
which is our rod and our staff, our only hope and refuge, in Troubles ready to be found.
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When Abraham belieued God, and obeyed his word, in forsaking his Countrey, and following him whether he would haue him, hee needeth neither to care, When Abraham believed God, and obeyed his word, in forsaking his Country, and following him whither he would have him, he needs neither to care,
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nor feare, then God wil be his buckler, & his exceeding great reward.
nor Fear, then God will be his buckler, & his exceeding great reward.
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If he walke before him and be vpright, then God all-sufficient will make a supply of all his wants, If he walk before him and be upright, then God All-sufficient will make a supply of all his Wants,
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and will blesse those that blesse him, and curse those that curse him.
and will bless those that bless him, and curse those that curse him.
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If wee once dwell in the secret of the most high, and abide in the shadow of the Almighty:
If we once dwell in the secret of the most high, and abide in the shadow of the Almighty:
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If wee make God our hope and fortresse, to trust in him, then will he deliuer vs from the snare of the Hunter, and all noysome euils;
If we make God our hope and fortress, to trust in him, then will he deliver us from the snare of the Hunter, and all noisome evils;
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then need we not to feare the dangers by night, or day; his truth shall bee our shield, and his Angels our guide.
then need we not to Fear the dangers by night, or day; his truth shall be our shield, and his Angels our guide.
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Thus if we loue him, will he deliuer vs; he will exalt vs, because we haue knowne his name.
Thus if we love him, will he deliver us; he will exalt us, Because we have known his name.
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If the Lord bee our light and saluation, whom shall we feare? If he be the strength of our life, of whom shall wee be afraid? For in the time of trouble hee shall hide vs in his Tabernacle; If the Lord be our Light and salvation, whom shall we Fear? If he be the strength of our life, of whom shall we be afraid? For in the time of trouble he shall hide us in his Tabernacle;
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in the secret place of his tent shall be hide vs, and set vs vpon a rocke.
in the secret place of his tent shall be hide us, and Set us upon a rock.
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Paul therefore (in the person of the faithfull) challengeth heauen and earth, with all their force,Paul Therefore (in the person of the faithful) Challengeth heaven and earth, with all their force,
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and still resolueth, That nothing is able to separate him from the loue of God.
and still resolveth, That nothing is able to separate him from the love of God.
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Secondly, Gods word is so effectuall to comfort and recouer vs in our greatest extremities, in respect of the nature, qualitie and vertue thereof, being the immortall seed, to beget vs againe to a liuely hope.
Secondly, God's word is so effectual to Comfort and recover us in our greatest extremities, in respect of the nature, quality and virtue thereof, being the immortal seed, to beget us again to a lively hope.
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Of his owne will begat he vs by the word of truth: Of his own will begat he us by the word of truth:
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And so it is called the word of faith and life, and that grace of God which bringeth saluation to all belieuers.
And so it is called the word of faith and life, and that grace of God which brings salvation to all believers.
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It is full of heauenly wisedome, which all the aduersaries of Gods children are not able to resist In it are contained all the promises of God, to comfort vs & confirme our faith.
It is full of heavenly Wisdom, which all the Adversaries of God's children Are not able to resist In it Are contained all the promises of God, to Comfort us & confirm our faith.
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Notable perswasions to appease the troubled conscience, with most excellent examples (of all sorts) both persons and causes to encourage vs;
Notable persuasions to appease the troubled conscience, with most excellent Examples (of all sorts) both Persons and Causes to encourage us;
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euen a whole cloude of witnesses, companions of our faith, and patterns of our patience, in their variety of crosses and afflictions.
even a Whole cloud of Witnesses, Sodales of our faith, and patterns of our patience, in their variety of Crosses and afflictions.
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Besides the most famous example of the author and finisher of our faith, Christ Iesus himselfe;
Beside the most famous Exampl of the author and finisher of our faith, christ Iesus himself;
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to whose sufferings wee must bee conformed; with whom (if we suffer) we shall raigne together with him.
to whose sufferings we must be conformed; with whom (if we suffer) we shall Reign together with him.
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Now, hee for the ioy that was set before him, endured the Crosse, and despised the shame, Now, he for the joy that was Set before him, endured the Cross, and despised the shame,
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and now is set at the right hand of the throne of GOD.
and now is Set At the right hand of the throne of GOD.
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There shall wee learne to put on the whole armour of God, that we may be able to stand against all the assaults of the Diuell, There shall we Learn to put on the Whole armour of God, that we may be able to stand against all the assaults of the devil,
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and quench all the fiery darts of the wicked:
and quench all the fiery darts of the wicked:
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For without it we come naked and vnharnessed (as Souldiers into the field) to fight.
For without it we come naked and unharnessed (as Soldiers into the field) to fight.
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Which doctrine must make vs very studious of Gods word, and diligently to search the Scriptures,
Which Doctrine must make us very studious of God's word, and diligently to search the Scriptures,
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as wee loue our safety and saluation;
as we love our safety and salvation;
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that so we may fight the good fight of faith, and lay hold of eternall life ; that so we may fight the good fight of faith, and lay hold of Eternal life;
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to buckle about vs this armour of proofe, which is able not onely to defend vs,
to buckle about us this armour of proof, which is able not only to defend us,
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but to foyle all our spirituall aduersaries, and their forces whensoeuer they shall assaile vs. These weapons are not carnall,
but to foil all our spiritual Adversaries, and their forces whensoever they shall assail us These weapons Are not carnal,
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but mighty through God to cast downe holdes, and euery thing that is exalted against the knowledge of GOD,
but mighty through God to cast down holds, and every thing that is exalted against the knowledge of GOD,
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and will enable vs to wrestle, not onely against flesh and bloud, but against principalities and powers, against worldly Gouernours,
and will enable us to wrestle, not only against Flesh and blood, but against principalities and Powers, against worldly Governors,
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and Princes of darkenesse, yea, against all spirituall wickednesse in the highest places.
and Princes of darkness, yea, against all spiritual wickedness in the highest places.
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This made our Prophet to say, I reioyce at thy word, as one that findeth a great spoyle. This made our Prophet to say, I rejoice At thy word, as one that finds a great spoil.
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In Gods word will I reioyce, in the Lords word will I comfort mee. In God's word will I rejoice, in the lords word will I Comfort me.
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Let therefore the word of God dwell in vs plenteously, and that in all wisedome, to teach and admonish vs how to behaue our selues, and hold out in our greatest afflictions.
Let Therefore the word of God dwell in us plenteously, and that in all Wisdom, to teach and admonish us how to behave our selves, and hold out in our greatest afflictions.
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Thus Christ got the conquest ouer Sathan and his temptations, who hereby was forced to forsake him;
Thus christ god the conquest over Sathan and his temptations, who hereby was forced to forsake him;
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and so shall wee be sure by the shield of faith, and word of the spirit (which is the word of God) to quench all their fiery darts.
and so shall we be sure by the shield of faith, and word of the Spirit (which is the word of God) to quench all their fiery darts.
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The comfort of this Word made Peter to sleepe as soundly in the prison (bound with two chaines) as if he had beene at liberty in a Pallace.
The Comfort of this Word made Peter to sleep as soundly in the prison (bound with two chains) as if he had been At liberty in a Palace.
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And Paul, and Sylas ▪ to sing as sweetly after their imprisonment and beating, as in their greatest hearts ease, and liberty. And Paul, and Silas ▪ to sing as sweetly After their imprisonment and beating, as in their greatest hearts ease, and liberty.
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And this made the Apostles to reioyce, That they were counted worthy to suffer rebuke for Christs name. And this made the Apostles to rejoice, That they were counted worthy to suffer rebuke for Christ name.
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Secondly, it confuteth and confoundeth all Epicures and Atheists, that scorne at God and all religion, that make a mocke at his word, and contemne his ordinance. Secondly, it confuteth and confoundeth all Epicureans and Atheists, that scorn At God and all Religion, that make a mock At his word, and contemn his Ordinance.
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What profit is it (say they) to walke in his wayes? They say to God, Depart from vs, we desire not the knowledge of the highest. What profit is it (say they) to walk in his ways? They say to God, Depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of the highest.
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Who therefore become desperate in their tryals and afflictions, being ready (for any comfort they can finde) to hang and murther themselues with Iudas, Saul, and Achitophell. Who Therefore become desperate in their trials and afflictions, being ready (for any Comfort they can find) to hang and murder themselves with Iudas, Saul, and Achitophel.
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The delight hee had in Gods law kept him from perishing: whence we thirdly obserue,
The delight he had in God's law kept him from perishing: whence we Thirdly observe,
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That Gods law and word cannot simply profit vs except we take ioy and comfort in the same;
That God's law and word cannot simply profit us except we take joy and Comfort in the same;
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we must first taste and proue the sweetnes thereof, we must before-hand finde out and feele the vertue thereof; we must First taste and prove the sweetness thereof, we must beforehand find out and feel the virtue thereof;
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as of our foode and phisicke, before it can strengthen our hearts, heale, cure, and recouer vs from the maladies and miseries of our afflicted estate.
as of our food and physic, before it can strengthen our hearts, heal, cure, and recover us from the maladies and misery's of our afflicted estate.
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When wisedome entreth into thy heart, and knowledge delighteth thy soule, then (and not before) shall counsell preserue thee, and vnderstanding shall keepe thee, When Wisdom entereth into thy heart, and knowledge delights thy soul, then (and not before) shall counsel preserve thee, and understanding shall keep thee,
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and deliuer thee from the euill way, and from the man that speaketh froward things, &c. When we once delight in the law of the Lord, and exercise our selues therein day and night,
and deliver thee from the evil Way, and from the man that speaks froward things, etc. When we once delight in the law of the Lord, and exercise our selves therein day and night,
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then shall wee flourish like the planted trees by the riuers of water, that are fruitfull in due season, whose leaues shall neuer fade in any drought of danger. then shall we flourish like the planted trees by the Rivers of water, that Are fruitful in due season, whose leaves shall never fade in any drought of danger.
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Then (I say) whatsoeuer wee doe and take in hand shall thriue and prosper.
Then (I say) whatsoever we do and take in hand shall thrive and prosper.
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So that if wee will haue comfort in our afflictions, wee must first finde comfort in the ministerie of the Word;
So that if we will have Comfort in our afflictions, we must First find Comfort in the Ministry of the Word;
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for there is true ioy and peace to be found, there is life and saluation (as before was said) the sweet promises of God, faith, grace, spirituall strength,
for there is true joy and peace to be found, there is life and salvation (as before was said) the sweet promises of God, faith, grace, spiritual strength,
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and euery good thing offered vnto vs. GODS Church with the holy ministerie thereof, is CHRISTS Garden of pleasures, wherein hee banquetteth with his Elect:
and every good thing offered unto us GOD'S Church with the holy Ministry thereof, is CHRIST Garden of pleasures, wherein he banqueteth with his Elect:
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euen hee which is the fountaine of the Garden, (the true and onely head of all particular Christian Churches, ) The Well of liuing waters, and the spring of Lebanon.
even he which is the fountain of the Garden, (the true and only head of all particular Christian Churches,) The Well of living waters, and the spring of Lebanon.
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Hither he commeth to eate his pleasant fruit.
Hither he comes to eat his pleasant fruit.
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This onely true and Christian Church (being his sister and Spouse) is as a garden enclosed,
This only true and Christian Church (being his sister and Spouse) is as a garden enclosed,
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as a spring and fountaine sealed vp, not onely sufficient to refresh it selfe in all the parts,
as a spring and fountain sealed up, not only sufficient to refresh it self in all the parts,
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as beds and plants, but strongly fenced against all strangers, enemies, and annoyances, that may hurt or hinder the flourishing estate thereof.
as Beds and plants, but strongly fenced against all Strangers, enemies, and annoyances, that may hurt or hinder the flourishing estate thereof.
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Hither Christ comm•th to make merry with his friends, and to banquet with his beloued;
Hither christ comm•th to make merry with his Friends, and to banquet with his Beloved;
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there hee gathereth his myrthe with his spices there he eates the hony combe with his hony,
there he gathereth his mirth with his spices there he eats the honey comb with his honey,
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and drinketh his wine with his milke, delighting himselfe with the sweet, pleasant and profitable fruits that the children of God doe yeeld vnto him.
and Drinketh his wine with his milk, delighting himself with the sweet, pleasant and profitable fruits that the children of God do yield unto him.
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Euen as one in gathering most sweet smelling hearbes, and spices;
Eve as one in gathering most sweet smelling herbs, and spices;
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or eating hony, or drinking the best wine and purest milke (by which no doubt he meaneth, the word of God,
or eating honey, or drinking the best wine and Purest milk (by which no doubt he means, the word of God,
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and doctrine of the Church;) Here Christ sollaceth himselfe (as the good Gardener) with the diuersity of his plants,
and Doctrine of the Church;) Here christ sollaceth himself (as the good Gardener) with the diversity of his plants,
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and variety of flowers, which himselfe (with the borders thereof) hath trod out, planted and watered.
and variety of flowers, which himself (with the borders thereof) hath trod out, planted and watered.
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And the faithfull againe refreshed, comforted, and furnished with his graces, grow still in spirituall strength against all temptations.
And the faithful again refreshed, comforted, and furnished with his graces, grow still in spiritual strength against all temptations.
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Now, the reason why the word of God cannot profit vs without delight, is.
Now, the reason why the word of God cannot profit us without delight, is.
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Because that comfort and liking prouoke and procure men to bee diligent in hearing, and diligent hearing (by Gods blessing) begetteth faith,
Because that Comfort and liking provoke and procure men to be diligent in hearing, and diligent hearing (by God's blessing) begetteth faith,
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and faith bringeth vs assurance of Gods loue and protection;
and faith brings us assurance of God's love and protection;
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the euidence and certainty wherof, are the infallible promises of God, which are Yea, and Amen.
the evidence and certainty whereof, Are the infallible promises of God, which Are Yea, and Amen.
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Againe, Loue supporteth our labour, and setteth our faith aworke:
Again, Love supporteth our labour, and sets our faith awork:
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It suffereth all things, it belieueth all things, it hopeth all things, it endureth all things. It suffers all things, it Believeth all things, it Hopes all things, it Endureth all things.
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Iacob louing Rahell, serued twise seauen yeares for her sake;Iacob loving Rachel, served twice seauen Years for her sake;
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neither the heate of the day, nor the frost of the night, nor the breaking of his sleepe; neither the heat of the day, nor the frost of the night, nor the breaking of his sleep;
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no danger, losse, or crosse, could driue him out.
no danger, loss, or cross, could driven him out.
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So the Israelites toyled and trauelled many miles to the Temple, hungry, weary, and thirsty, they going through the vale of Baca, make Wells therein (contented to refresh themselues with the raine that filled their pooles in so barren a Wildernesse) and thus they went from strength to strength till they appeared before the Lord their God, in their long desired Syon. And what was the reason hereof that they still proceeded without any interruption? euen this was the reason:
So the Israelites toiled and traveled many miles to the Temple, hungry, weary, and thirsty, they going through the vale of Baca, make Wells therein (contented to refresh themselves with the rain that filled their pools in so barren a Wilderness) and thus they went from strength to strength till they appeared before the Lord their God, in their long desired Syon. And what was the reason hereof that they still proceeded without any interruption? even this was the reason:
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O Lord of hostes, how amiable are thy Tabernacles! Oh Lord of hosts, how amiable Are thy Tabernacles!
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Our soule longeth and fainteth for thy Courts, our heart and flesh reioyce in the liuing God.
Our soul Longeth and fainteth for thy Courts, our heart and Flesh rejoice in the living God.
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Blessed are they that dwell in thy house, and in whose hearts are thy wayes:
Blessed Are they that dwell in thy house, and in whose hearts Are thy ways:
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for the Lord our God is a Sunne and shield vnto vs, (the Author of all good things,for the Lord our God is a Sun and shield unto us, (the Author of all good things,
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and the deliuerer from all euill.) He will giue grace and glory, and no good thing will hee with-hold from them that are sincere:
and the deliverer from all evil.) He will give grace and glory, and no good thing will he withhold from them that Are sincere:
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Therefore, O Lord of hostes, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Therefore, Oh Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that Trusteth in thee.
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We see that euery action without affection is laborious and toylesome, and none euer soundly profited by the word,
We see that every actium without affection is laborious and toilsome, and none ever soundly profited by the word,
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and holy ministry thereof, that delighted not in the same.
and holy Ministry thereof, that delighted not in the same.
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Which poynt serueth to stirre vp our loue and liking of Gods truth, to raise vp our dead affections,
Which point serveth to stir up our love and liking of God's truth, to raise up our dead affections,
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and to cause our dull senses more earnestly to imbrace the same, and to set before our eyes the best examples for imitation and practise.
and to cause our dull Senses more earnestly to embrace the same, and to Set before our eyes the best Examples for imitation and practice.
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And that we may be perswaded the better, for the performance of this dutie;
And that we may be persuaded the better, for the performance of this duty;
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let vs briefly consider the singular fruits and effects of Gods word, which we ought so worthily to affect.
let us briefly Consider the singular fruits and effects of God's word, which we ought so worthily to affect.
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Gods law and word is perfect of it selfe to conuert our soules from sinne, and Sathan, to God and godlinesse, Heauen and happinesse.
God's law and word is perfect of it self to convert our Souls from sin, and Sathan, to God and godliness, Heaven and happiness.
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His testimonie is sure, to giue wisedome to the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, and reioyce the heart:
His testimony is sure, to give Wisdom to the simple. The statutes of the Lord Are right, and rejoice the heart:
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The commandement of the Lord is pure, and giueth light to the eyes:
The Commandment of the Lord is pure, and gives Light to the eyes:
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The feare of the Lord is cleane, the iudgements of the Lord are truth, and righteous altogether:
The Fear of the Lord is clean, the Judgments of the Lord Are truth, and righteous altogether:
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By them is thy Seruant made circumspect, and in keeping of them there it great reward:
By them is thy Servant made circumspect, and in keeping of them there it great reward:
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And therefore they are more to be desired then gold, yea, then much fine gold; sweeter also then hony, and the hony combe. And Therefore they Are more to be desired then gold, yea, then much fine gold; Sweeten also then honey, and the honey comb.
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Gods word is the meanes for young and old to redresse their wicked wayes;
God's word is the means for young and old to redress their wicked ways;
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a Counseller to aduise vs, a guide to direct vs, a lanthorne to our feete, a light to our pathes ; a Counsellor to advise us, a guide to Direct us, a lanthorn to our feet, a Light to our paths;
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a resoluer of our doubts, a sweetning of our afflictions, able to reuiue vs being dead:
a resolver of our doubts, a sweetening of our afflictions, able to revive us being dead:
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Therefore (saith Dauid) I will delight in thy statutes, and I will not forget thy word.
Therefore (Says David) I will delight in thy statutes, and I will not forget thy word.
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The law of thy mouth is better vnto mee then thousands of gold and siluer. O how loue I thy law? it is my meditation continually.
The law of thy Mouth is better unto me then thousands of gold and silver. O how love I thy law? it is my meditation continually.
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How sweet are thy promises vnto my mouth? Yea, more then honie vnto my taste.
How sweet Are thy promises unto my Mouth? Yea, more then honey unto my taste.
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Thy testimonies haue I taken as an heritage for euer (no earthly thing being comparable to them) for they are the ioy of my heart.
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever (no earthly thing being comparable to them) for they Are the joy of my heart.
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They that know thy law shall haue great prosperity, and they shall haue no hurt.
They that know thy law shall have great Prosperity, and they shall have no hurt.
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Keepe them and doe them (saith Moses) for this is your wisedome and vnderstanding in the sight of other people. Keep them and do them (Says Moses) for this is your Wisdom and understanding in the sighed of other people.
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Who shall say, onely this people is wise; Who shall say, only this people is wise;
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and what Nation is so great, that hath ordinances and lawes so righteous? Therefore take heede to thy selfe, and keepe thy soule diligently.
and what nation is so great, that hath ordinances and laws so righteous? Therefore take heed to thy self, and keep thy soul diligently.
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Let not these things depart out of thy heart, all the dayes of thy life, but teach them thy Sonnes, and thy Sonnes Sonnes. Let not these things depart out of thy heart, all the days of thy life, but teach them thy Sons, and thy Sons Sons.
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Hence proceedeth all blessings from Heauen and Earth, vpon man and beast, Corne and Cattell, Wine, Oyle, or what can be desired.
Hence Proceedeth all blessings from Heaven and Earth, upon man and beast, Corn and Cattle, Wine, Oil, or what can be desired.
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For Godlinesse hath the promise of this life, and of the life to come.
For Godliness hath the promise of this life, and of the life to come.
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If we seeke the kingdome of God and his righteousnesse, all other things shall be ministred vnto vs. This is the best part and most necessary duty that caused Marie to be preferred before Martha, for setting all other things aside, to come sit at Iesus his feete, to heare his word. If we seek the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, all other things shall be ministered unto us This is the best part and most necessary duty that caused marry to be preferred before Martha, for setting all other things aside, to come fit At Iesus his feet, to hear his word.
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This Pearle must bee purchased with all we haue;
This Pearl must be purchased with all we have;
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all other things are but drosse and dung, in respect of the excellent knowledge of Christ Iesus our Lord.
all other things Are but dross and dung, in respect of the excellent knowledge of christ Iesus our Lord.
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Therefore wee must not onely heare, and reade, and meditate, but by all possible meanes encrease our loue, liking,
Therefore we must not only hear, and read, and meditate, but by all possible means increase our love, liking,
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and delight, to the holy ministery of Gods word, longing and thirsting after it (with Dauid;) As the chased Hart brayeth for the Riuers of water ;
and delight, to the holy Ministry of God's word, longing and thirsting After it (with David;) As the chased Heart Brayeth for the rivers of water;
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so to haue our soules pant and thirst for the liuing God, and word of life, not so much to labour for the food that perisheth,
so to have our Souls pant and thirst for the living God, and word of life, not so much to labour for the food that Perishes,
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but for the meate that endureth to euerlasting life.
but for the meat that Endureth to everlasting life.
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Thus euery good Christian must whet the appetite of his soule to delight in Gods law, by conference, meditation, hearing, reading, praying, preaching, Thus every good Christian must whet the appetite of his soul to delight in God's law, by conference, meditation, hearing, reading, praying, preaching,
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and daily frequenting of all holy assemblies.
and daily frequenting of all holy assemblies.
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I was glad when they said vnto me, we will goe to the house of the Lord: I was glad when they said unto me, we will go to the house of the Lord:
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So was it prophecied of the Christian Church, that many people should goe and say, Come, let vs goe vp to the mountaine of the Lord, to the house of the God of Iacob:
So was it prophesied of the Christian Church, that many people should go and say, Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Iacob:
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and he will teach vs his wayes, and we will walke in his pathes.
and he will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths.
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Who are these that flie like a clowd, and as Doues to their windowes? Noting not onely the greatnesse of the number, Who Are these that fly like a cloud, and as Dove to their windows? Noting not only the greatness of the number,
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but diligence and zeale of such as should come to Christ, and receiue his doctrine.
but diligence and zeal of such as should come to christ, and receive his Doctrine.
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And Christ said, That from the time of Iohn Baptist hitherto, the Kingdome of Heauen suffereth violence,
And christ said, That from the time of John Baptist hitherto, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence,
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and the violent take it by force. Thus, the zeale of Gods house should eate vs vp. and the violent take it by force. Thus, the zeal of God's house should eat us up.
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Which serueth also to confute and reproue all such as are backward and carelesse in this necessary dutie, being idle and vaine in their excuses or reasons, to hinder their zeale and loue to the world:
Which serveth also to confute and reprove all such as Are backward and careless in this necessary duty, being idle and vain in their excuses or Reasons, to hinder their zeal and love to the world:
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any feare, the least danger, and worldly businesse doth put them off;
any Fear, the least danger, and worldly business does put them off;
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there is a Lyon in the way, they shall be had in derision, or called into question for their forwardnesse, there is a lion in the Way, they shall be had in derision, or called into question for their forwardness,
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or at least be censured for hypocrites: Some haue their Oxen to prooue, their Farme to see, their Wife to marry;
or At least be censured for Hypocrites: some have their Oxen to prove, their Farm to see, their Wife to marry;
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all these yet are inuited to come to the Feast, though vnworthy of the same;
all these yet Are invited to come to the Feast, though unworthy of the same;
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therefore God will fill his house with any others then with such, euen those that sit in the high way, and vnder hedges;
Therefore God will fill his house with any Others then with such, even those that fit in the high Way, and under hedges;
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the most basest and vilest of men shall enter before them, and be saued;
the most Basest and Vilest of men shall enter before them, and be saved;
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euen whores and Harlots shall sooner be receaued, then those that seeme children of thy kingdome.
even whores and Harlots shall sooner be received, then those that seem children of thy Kingdom.
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God will raise vp to Abraham sonnes of stones, rather then these viperous serpents shall haue the name of his seed. God will raise up to Abraham Sons of stones, rather then these viperous Serpents shall have the name of his seed.
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Againe, many Atheists say, It is in vaine to serue God, Mal. 3.14.15.16.17.
Again, many Atheists say, It is in vain to serve God, Malachi 3.14.15.16.17.
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and what profit is it that wee haue kept his commaundements? and that wee haue walked humbly before the Lord of hostes? Therefore they count the proud blessed,
and what profit is it that we have kept his Commandments? and that we have walked humbly before the Lord of hosts? Therefore they count the proud blessed,
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euen they that worke wickednesse are set vp, and they that tempt God, yea, they are deliuered. But the Lord hearkened and heard it,
even they that work wickedness Are Set up, and they that tempt God, yea, they Are Delivered. But the Lord harkened and herd it,
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and a booke of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared the Lord, and thought vpon his name. and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared the Lord, and Thought upon his name.
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They sayd also vnto God, Depart from vs, for we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes.
They said also unto God, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
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Who is the Almighty that wee should serue him? And what profit should we haue,
Who is the Almighty that we should serve him? And what profit should we have,
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if we should pray vnto him? But let the counsell of the wicked be farre from me (saith Iob, ) who esteemed of the words of his mouth more then his appoynted foode. if we should pray unto him? But let the counsel of the wicked be Far from me (Says Job,) who esteemed of the words of his Mouth more then his appointed food.
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And as for those, and such like Atheists, God will diuide their liues in his wrath, They shall be as stubble before the winde,
And as for those, and such like Atheists, God will divide their lives in his wrath, They shall be as stubble before the wind,
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and as the chaffe that the storme carryeth away. and as the chaff that the storm Carrieth away.
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So euery one derided Ieremie, and daily scorned his ministery, The word of the Lord was made a reproach, & daily they mocked him.
So every one derided Ieremie, and daily scorned his Ministry, The word of the Lord was made a reproach, & daily they mocked him.
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All his familiers watched for his halting, saying. It may be he is deceiued;
All his familiars watched for his halting, saying. It may be he is deceived;
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but his persecutors shall be ouerthrowne, and not preuaile, and their euerlasting shame shall neuer be forgotten. but his persecutors shall be overthrown, and not prevail, and their everlasting shame shall never be forgotten.
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So they talked of Ezekiell, in derision, by the wals, in the dores of their houses:
So they talked of Ezekiel, in derision, by the walls, in the doors of their houses:
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Come, I pray you, & heare what is the word that commeth from the Lord; Come, I pray you, & hear what is the word that comes from the Lord;
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So, they come and sit before him, and heard his words, but they will not doe them;
So, they come and fit before him, and herd his words, but they will not do them;
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for with their mouths they make ieasts, and thou art vnto them a ieasting song:
for with their mouths they make jests, and thou art unto them a jesting song:
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But then shall they know that I am the Lord, when I haue layd the Land desolate and waste,
But then shall they know that I am the Lord, when I have laid the Land desolate and waste,
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because of all their abhominations that they haue committed.
Because of all their abominations that they have committed.
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And when this commeth to passe (for loe it will come) then shall they know that a Prophet hath beene among them. And when this comes to pass (for lo it will come) then shall they know that a Prophet hath been among them.
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But Pearles are not to bee cast among Swine. But Pearls Are not to be cast among Swine.
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And such Gaderens are more worthy and meete to haue the company of diuels, then the presence of Christ, and preaching of his word.
And such Gardens Are more worthy and meet to have the company of Devils, then the presence of christ, and preaching of his word.
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I had perished in my afflictions, except they law had beene my delight. I had perished in my afflictions, except they law had been my delight.
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We may learne also from hence, that the best men and excellentest Creatures are not able of themselues to stand, We may Learn also from hence, that the best men and excellentest Creatures Are not able of themselves to stand,
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and continue vpright in their tryals and temptations, without GODS speciall prouidence and prouision in the meanes.
and continue upright in their trials and temptations, without GOD'S special providence and provision in the means.
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Dauid, a man after Gods owne heart, possessed with his spirit, and hauing a large portion of his grace, was yet ready to perish in his afflictions, had he not beene supported:David, a man After God's own heart, possessed with his Spirit, and having a large portion of his grace, was yet ready to perish in his afflictions, had he not been supported:
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Nay, Adam himselfe, in his innocency created most excellently, according to Gods owne image, had no sooner entred into Eden, (that Garden of pleasures,
Nay, Adam himself, in his innocency created most excellently, according to God's own image, had no sooner entered into Eden, (that Garden of pleasures,
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and Paradise of happinesse) but sodainely forfeited his estate by Sathans temptations.
and Paradise of happiness) but suddenly forfeited his estate by Satan's temptations.
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Who can but admire the fearefull fall of Salomon, wanting neither wisedome nor wealth, nor any meanes else (as one would haue thought) that God or the world could affoord him? yet see whither he was falling,
Who can but admire the fearful fallen of Solomon, wanting neither Wisdom nor wealth, nor any means Else (as one would have Thought) that God or the world could afford him? yet see whither he was falling,
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euen to the gates and gulfe of hell;
even to the gates and gulf of hell;
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from whence he had neuer returned, had not the hand and powerfull arme of God retyred and reclaimed him, by an extraordinary conuersion and repentance.
from whence he had never returned, had not the hand and powerful arm of God retired and reclaimed him, by an extraordinary conversion and Repentance.
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But come wee from Men to Angels, when GOD had once left them to themselues (though their condition with other Creatures was incomparable) could not yet keepe their standing and estate;
But come we from Men to Angels, when GOD had once left them to themselves (though their condition with other Creatures was incomparable) could not yet keep their standing and estate;
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but fell from Heauen to Hell, and so of heauenly Angels became infernall Diuels. but fell from Heaven to Hell, and so of heavenly Angels became infernal Devils.
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But to come to the tryall of afflictions (which is more proper to this place) how soone are the best men crushed and broken with the burden thereof? and who is able to beare off the blowes of Gods displeasure? Iob was valiant in his sufferings, and very patient for a time.
But to come to the trial of afflictions (which is more proper to this place) how soon Are the best men crushed and broken with the burden thereof? and who is able to bear off the blows of God's displeasure? Job was valiant in his sufferings, and very patient for a time.
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Yet marke how wonderfully he is distempered in his passions, and taketh on? Cursing the day and night of his conception and birth, with the Mid-wife and Messengers,
Yet mark how wonderfully he is distempered in his passion, and Takes on? Cursing the day and night of his conception and birth, with the Midwife and Messengers,
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yea, all the Instruments, helpes, and meanes of his comming into the world.
yea, all the Instruments, helps, and means of his coming into the world.
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Why dyed I not in the birth? Why perished I not when I came out of the wombe? Why did the knees preuent mee? And why did I sucke the brests? Why was I not hid as an vntimely birth? either as infants that haue not seene the light? For my sighing commeth before I eate, Why died I not in the birth? Why perished I not when I Come out of the womb? Why did the knees prevent me? And why did I suck the breasts? Why was I not hid as an untimely birth? either as Infants that have not seen the Light? For my sighing comes before I eat,
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and my roarings are powred out like water.
and my roarings Are poured out like water.
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The arrowes of the Almightie are in me, the venim whereof doth drinke vp my spirit, and the terrours of god fight against me.
The arrows of the Almighty Are in me, the venom whereof does drink up my Spirit, and the terrors of god fight against me.
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What power haue I that I should endure? Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brasse? Am I a sea,
What power have I that I should endure? Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my Flesh of brass? Am I a sea,
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or a Whale-fish, that thou keepest mee in ward? Remember (I pray thee) that thou hast made mee as the clay;
or a Whale-fish, that thou Keepest me in ward? remember (I pray thee) that thou hast made me as the clay;
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and wilt thou bring mee to dust againe? Who can expresse Dauids distractions and fearefull convulsions (as it were) both in body and soule, able to haue diuided both of them from God, had not his grace preuented him,and wilt thou bring me to dust again? Who can express David distractions and fearful convulsions (as it were) both in body and soul, able to have divided both of them from God, had not his grace prevented him,
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and his powerfull spirit preserued him? Euery where (in the Psalmes) we may see the anatomy of his and the best mans frailty, in their afflictions.
and his powerful Spirit preserved him? Every where (in the Psalms) we may see the anatomy of his and the best men frailty, in their afflictions.
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Thus God doth manifest his own strength by our weaknesse, and his vnchangeable condition, by our variable disposition, who (the best of vs) are notable of our selues to stand vpright in the day of our trials, without his helping hand, power, and speciall prouidence vnder-prop vs.
Thus God does manifest his own strength by our weakness, and his unchangeable condition, by our variable disposition, who (the best of us) Are notable of our selves to stand upright in the day of our trials, without his helping hand, power, and special providence underprop us
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This is Gods priuiledge and soueraignty, who onely hath this name and nature ( I am, ) to shew his being of himselfe,
This is God's privilege and sovereignty, who only hath this name and nature (I am,) to show his being of himself,
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and vnchangeable essence, and to let vs know, that all his Creatures haue not onely their being,
and unchangeable essence, and to let us know, that all his Creatures have not only their being,
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but their standing and vpholding by him that onely is, and so constantly abideth, without fainting or failing euermore.
but their standing and upholding by him that only is, and so constantly Abideth, without fainting or failing evermore.
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Againe, by this meanes God doth beat downe our pride, that so blindeth vs in our owne conceipts, to thinke so highly of our strength and estate.
Again, by this means God does beatrice down our pride, that so blinds us in our own conceits, to think so highly of our strength and estate.
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God therefore will proue vs by afflictions, that we may know our selues, our faith, our strength, and chiefest of our man-hoode; God Therefore will prove us by afflictions, that we may know our selves, our faith, our strength, and chiefest of our manhood;
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that so finding out our weaknesse, wee may onely and wholly relye vpon his strength and might.
that so finding out our weakness, we may only and wholly rely upon his strength and might.
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Which lesson may teach vs the excellent vse and profit of afflictions, sent vnto vs as instructions, to learne vs to know our selues in our best strength and state, to beat down our pride,
Which Lesson may teach us the excellent use and profit of afflictions, sent unto us as instructions, to Learn us to know our selves in our best strength and state, to beatrice down our pride,
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and to teach vs true humility, to trust onely in the Lord, and to distrust our selues,
and to teach us true humility, to trust only in the Lord, and to distrust our selves,
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and all other meanes whatsoeuer they be without him.
and all other means whatsoever they be without him.
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Also it maketh much for our consolation in our greatest distresse, when all outward meanes and helpes shall faile and forsake vs;
Also it makes much for our consolation in our greatest distress, when all outward means and helps shall fail and forsake us;
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that yet we raise and rouze vp our selues (through the affiance wee haue in GOD,
that yet we raise and rouse up our selves (through the affiance we have in GOD,
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and the strength of his might) knowing the supply of his grace to be sufficient for vs at all assayes;
and the strength of his might) knowing the supply of his grace to be sufficient for us At all assays;
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who still manifesteth himselfe to be the strongest in our greatest weaknesse:
who still manifesteth himself to be the Strongest in our greatest weakness:
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and that when there is no other hand or helpe to relieue vs, yet he himselfe with his own right arme is able to saue vs, and that when there is no other hand or help to relieve us, yet he himself with his own right arm is able to save us,
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and to prouide such meanes as shall bee sufficient to comfort vs in our greatest assaults. Thus much of Dauids confession. Now followeth his resolution.
and to provide such means as shall be sufficient to Comfort us in our greatest assaults. Thus much of David Confessi. Now follows his resolution.
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I will neuer forget thy precepts ; I will never forget thy Precepts;
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since they kept me from perishing in my afflictions, and ministred such ioy and comfort vnto mee, not onely refreshed but reuiued and quickened me (being as good at dead in my owne apprehension):
since they kept me from perishing in my afflictions, and ministered such joy and Comfort unto me, not only refreshed but revived and quickened me (being as good At dead in my own apprehension):
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For this cause I resolue neuer to forget so comfortable and powerfull meanes of my recouery. From whence we may learne.
For this cause I resolve never to forget so comfortable and powerful means of my recovery. From whence we may Learn.
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That it is the dutie of euery Christian, still to remember the meanes of their comfort and deliuerance from their former troubles and afflictions, & so to manifest their loue and care for the vse and respect of Gods ordinances, not onely for the time past,
That it is the duty of every Christian, still to Remember the means of their Comfort and deliverance from their former Troubles and afflictions, & so to manifest their love and care for the use and respect of God's ordinances, not only for the time past,
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but also for the dayes to come. As he that hath beene cured of an olde disease.
but also for the days to come. As he that hath been cured of an old disease.
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and healed of a wound, will hardly forget the receipt and plastour.
and healed of a wound, will hardly forget the receipt and plastour.
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Dauid hauing formerly found that the comfort of Gods word had kept him from perishing, had quickened and reuiued him (being as good as dead in his owne iudgement and sense) resolueth neuer againe to forget Gods precepts:David having formerly found that the Comfort of God's word had kept him from perishing, had quickened and revived him (being as good as dead in his own judgement and sense) resolveth never again to forget God's Precepts:
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So he telleth vs how he was disquieted, and found no rest, how his very bones consumed,
So he Telleth us how he was disquieted, and found no rest, how his very bones consumed,
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how he roared all the day, vntill he confessed his sinne (which was the cause thereof.) Then I acknowledged my sinne, neither hid I my iniquity:
how he roared all the day, until he confessed his sin (which was the cause thereof.) Then I acknowledged my sin, neither hid I my iniquity:
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for I thought, I will confesse against my selfe my wickednesse, vnto the Lord, and thou forgauest the punishment of my sinne. for I Thought, I will confess against my self my wickedness, unto the Lord, and thou forgavest the punishment of my sin.
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Therefore shall euery one that is godly (in like case) make his prayer vnto thee, in a time when thou mayest bee found, (for then is God neerest vnto his children when their troubles are the greatest;) surely in the flouds of great waters they shall not come neere him.
Therefore shall every one that is godly (in like case) make his prayer unto thee, in a time when thou Mayest be found, (for then is God nearest unto his children when their Troubles Are the greatest;) surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come near him.
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So, going into the field against Goliah, he remembreth how God deliuered him from the Lyon and the Beare,
So, going into the field against Goliath, he Remember how God Delivered him from the lion and the Bear,
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and so still resolueth to hope for helpe and deliuerance at gods hand, and he prayeth to God to haue mercy vpon him,
and so still resolveth to hope for help and deliverance At God's hand, and he Prayeth to God to have mercy upon him,
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and to harken vnto his prayer, who heretofore had heard him in his distresse, and set him at liberty.
and to harken unto his prayer, who heretofore had herd him in his distress, and Set him At liberty.
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Now, the reason why we must remember the meanes of our deliuerance, together with our forme:
Now, the reason why we must Remember the means of our deliverance, together with our Form:
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distressed estate is, because we are subiect againe to fall therein and may still haue need of the old receipt:
distressed estate is, Because we Are Subject again to fallen therein and may still have need of the old receipt:
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as those that fall againe into the same disease, as they haue their relapses, so they must haue the same remedies.
as those that fallen again into the same disease, as they have their relapses, so they must have the same remedies.
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He that is well may and will be sick againe;
He that is well may and will be sick again;
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he that is healed may be wounded againe, or at least haue his sore to ranckle and breake out againe therfore the prouident patients record their receipts,
he that is healed may be wounded again, or At least have his soar to rankle and break out again Therefore the provident patients record their receipts,
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and resolue to vse them as occasion serueth.
and resolve to use them as occasion serveth.
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Secondly, no new prescription can proue so safe and sure as those that are experienced, such for the most part are voyde of danger, and infallible.
Secondly, no new prescription can prove so safe and sure as those that Are experienced, such for the most part Are void of danger, and infallible.
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And as he is worthily accounted the best Physition, that recouereth most patients, and he the skilfullest Surgeon that healeth most dangerous wounds:
And as he is worthily accounted the best physician, that recovers most patients, and he the skilfullest Surgeon that heals most dangerous wounds:
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So that phisicke, that potion, that plaister (by which sicke and sore men haue been cured, healed,
So that physic, that potion, that plaster (by which sick and soar men have been cured, healed,
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and restored) is most worthy to be registred and recorded:
and restored) is most worthy to be registered and recorded:
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Such receipts (I say) are most pretious, that haue been proued, and will not likely faile.
Such receipts (I say) Are most precious, that have been proved, and will not likely fail.
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Thirdly, that we should remember these comfortable meanes and remedies to ease vs in our trials, and to keepe vs from despaire, they are written & registred to our hands in Gods booke;
Thirdly, that we should Remember these comfortable means and remedies to ease us in our trials, and to keep us from despair, they Are written & registered to our hands in God's book;
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as also to confirme our knowledge, practise, and obedience in and for the holy vse thereof, they are commended vnto vs by Gods word, they are vrged and applyed for that purpose in the holy ministery thereof.
as also to confirm our knowledge, practice, and Obedience in and for the holy use thereof, they Are commended unto us by God's word, they Are urged and applied for that purpose in the holy Ministry thereof.
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So is the patience of holy Iob, by Saint Iames, You haue heard (saith he) of his patience, and what end the Lord made:
So is the patience of holy Job, by Saint James, You have herd (Says he) of his patience, and what end the Lord made:
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And whatsoeuer things are written aforetime, are written for our learning, that wee through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might haue hope. And whatsoever things Are written aforetime, Are written for our learning, that we through patience and Comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope.
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And as the same infirmities, sicknes, and maladies both of body and soule, doe still remaine to mortall men:
And as the same infirmities, sickness, and maladies both of body and soul, do still remain to Mortal men:
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So the same wholesome receipts, meanes and medicines, with the same Physitians hand and manner of recouery, are still commended in Gods word, to all the faithfull for their vse.
So the same wholesome receipts, means and medicines, with the same Physicians hand and manner of recovery, Are still commended in God's word, to all the faithful for their use.
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Which serueth for the instruction of euery Christian, to be a studious obseruer of Gods word,
Which serveth for the instruction of every Christian, to be a studious observer of God's word,
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and diligently to search out the most comfortable and commodious vse of the Scriptures; both for their knowledge and obedience;
and diligently to search out the most comfortable and commodious use of the Scriptures; both for their knowledge and Obedience;
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to cast the eyes of their minde and vnderstanding vpon the best examples of Gods Saints and Children, that there are propounded for their vertues and infirmities, both to helpe and heale them in the like condition:
to cast the eyes of their mind and understanding upon the best Examples of God's Saints and Children, that there Are propounded for their Virtues and infirmities, both to help and heal them in the like condition:
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So when we fret and chase (as Dauid did) at the prosperity of the wicked;
So when we fret and chase (as David did) At the Prosperity of the wicked;
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wee must learne with him to see our folly, and goe to Gods Sanctuary and obserue the end of such like sinners; we must Learn with him to see our folly, and go to God's Sanctuary and observe the end of such like Sinners;
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and so bee comforted and confirmed from falling away from God, or following their wicked course.
and so be comforted and confirmed from falling away from God, or following their wicked course.
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To cure our owne stubbornnesse and rebellions, we must not (with the vnbeleeuing Israelites ) harden our hearts,
To cure our own stubbornness and rebellions, we must not (with the unbelieving Israelites) harden our hearts,
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or tempt the Lord in our troubles:
or tempt the Lord in our Troubles:
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neither lift vp our selues with Pharaoh ) in such variety of iudgements to haue our hearts harder and harder, neither lift up our selves with Pharaoh) in such variety of Judgments to have our hearts harder and harder,
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and so to striue against our Maker;
and so to strive against our Maker;
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which is the high way to increase his plagues, and bring vs to destruction, but rather be humbled,
which is the high Way to increase his plagues, and bring us to destruction, but rather be humbled,
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and tremble at his word, with melting hearts, and not still to exasperate the Lord,
and tremble At his word, with melting hearts, and not still to exasperate the Lord,
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and sharpen his face against vs, but rather ( while it is called to day ) to heare his voyce, and be reclaimed.
and sharpen his face against us, but rather (while it is called to day) to hear his voice, and be reclaimed.
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This also reproueth all such as are so mightily distracted and distempered in their troubles and afflictions, that grow so violent & outragious in word and deed,
This also Reproveth all such as Are so mightily distracted and distempered in their Troubles and afflictions, that grow so violent & outrageous in word and deed,
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and fall to be desperate, they say they are weary of their liues, they cannot tell what to do, they would pardon them that would ridde them out of the way;
and fallen to be desperate, they say they Are weary of their lives, they cannot tell what to do, they would pardon them that would rid them out of the Way;
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most truely discerning Sathans censure, (which to holy Iob and Gods children is nothing but a slander) they cease from blessing God,
most truly discerning Satan's censure, (which to holy Job and God's children is nothing but a slander) they cease from blessing God,
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and fall to blaspheme him to his face.
and fallen to Blaspheme him to his face.
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Therefore Gods children must be warie from yeelding to such infirmities, to which they are also subiect,
Therefore God's children must be wary from yielding to such infirmities, to which they Are also Subject,
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and pray for true patience, whereby they may possesse their soules, and for a true and a liuely faith, whereby they shall be able to ouercome the diuell, the world,
and pray for true patience, whereby they may possess their Souls, and for a true and a lively faith, whereby they shall be able to overcome the Devil, the world,
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and the flesh, and get the conquest ouer themselues, and such vnruly affections. If they search the Scriptures, they shall see a cloude of Witnesses;
and the Flesh, and get the conquest over themselves, and such unruly affections. If they search the Scriptures, they shall see a cloud of Witnesses;
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who by the shield of faith, and sword of the spirit ▪ haue fought the fight,
who by the shield of faith, and sword of the Spirit ▪ have fought the fight,
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and got the conquest in their greatest feares and doubts.
and god the conquest in their greatest fears and doubts.
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Thus God hath comforted vs (saith Paul of himselfe, and the faithfull) that we may be able to comfort them which are in any afflictions, by the comfort wherewith we our selues are comforted of God. Thus God hath comforted us (Says Paul of himself, and the faithful) that we may be able to Comfort them which Are in any afflictions, by the Comfort wherewith we our selves Are comforted of God.
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Let vs remember the time past (with Dauid ) and thinke vpon all his wondrous workes.
Let us Remember the time passed (with David) and think upon all his wondrous works.
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We must not bee carelesse, and cast away the medicine when once weare healed, for the time of our olde disease, and sores, may come againe;
We must not be careless, and cast away the medicine when once wear healed, for the time of our old disease, and sores, may come again;
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but still write in our note-Bookes such soueraigne receipts, and approoued remedies, to remember afresh when our infirmities newly assaile vs:
but still write in our note-Bookes such sovereign receipts, and approved remedies, to Remember afresh when our infirmities newly assail us:
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At such a time I prayed and was deliuered from the pricks of the flesh from such and such buffetings of Sathan did the Lord defend me;
At such a time I prayed and was Delivered from the pricks of the Flesh from such and such buffetings of Sathan did the Lord defend me;
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therefore will I pray againe being newly assaulted: Therefore will I pray again being newly assaulted:
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Such a day and yeare I humbled my soule by fasting and prayer, and was saued from such a iudgement.
Such a day and year I humbled my soul by fasting and prayer, and was saved from such a judgement.
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At another time (in my melancholy moode, and the strong temptations and delusions of Sathan) I conferred with godly men,
At Another time (in my melancholy mood, and the strong temptations and delusions of Sathan) I conferred with godly men,
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and diligently resorted to holy assemblies, and this relieued and restored me: I will neuer therfore forget this comfortable meanes, but will for euer remember them;
and diligently resorted to holy assemblies, and this relieved and restored me: I will never Therefore forget this comfortable means, but will for ever Remember them;
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yea, daily practise them vpon euery good occasion, and iust respect.
yea, daily practise them upon every good occasion, and just respect.
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Thus good things must be pondered with blessed Marie, and not onely conceiued, but readily brought forth against the time of neede.
Thus good things must be pondered with blessed marry, and not only conceived, but readily brought forth against the time of need.
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Such treasure of heauenly store must heedfully be locked vp in the treasury of our soules.
Such treasure of heavenly store must heedfully be locked up in the treasury of our Souls.
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I haue hid thy promise within my heart, that I might not sinne against thee. I have hid thy promise within my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
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So wisedome counselleth to hide his commandements within vs, and to keepe them in the middest of our heart: So Wisdom counselleth to hide his Commandments within us, and to keep them in the midst of our heart:
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And the Apostle exhorteth vs not to let them slippe out of our mindes; or not to haue our soules as crazed vessels, receiuing much, and holding nothing.
And the Apostle exhorteth us not to let them slip out of our minds; or not to have our Souls as crazed vessels, receiving much, and holding nothing.
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Where the Prophet seemeth to distinguish betweene law and law, precept and precept, word and word; Where the Prophet seems to distinguish between law and law, precept and precept, word and word;
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saying, Except thy law, thy precepts, and so in the rest of the Psalme, thy word, thy iudgements, thy statutes, thy ceremonies, thy commaundements, &c. q. d. They,
saying, Except thy law, thy Precepts, and so in the rest of the Psalm, thy word, thy Judgments, thy statutes, thy ceremonies, thy Commandments, etc. q. worser. They,
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and they onely doe this, and that, and euery thing: They and none other haue this vertue and operation of comforting, conuerting and sauing.
and they only do this, and that, and every thing: They and none other have this virtue and operation of comforting, converting and Saving.
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This may teach vs that Gods word alone, and no other, ioyeth the heart in affliction, reioyceth the soule in temptation,
This may teach us that God's word alone, and no other, Joyeth the heart in affliction, rejoices the soul in temptation,
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and quickeneth and reuiueth vs in the greatest extremities and distresses.
and Quickeneth and reviveth us in the greatest extremities and Distresses.
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Moses, speaking but of the law and commandements deliuered from God, inforceth obedience to the same, in telling them that it is the word of Life; Moses, speaking but of the law and Commandments Delivered from God, enforceth Obedience to the same, in telling them that it is the word of Life;
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that it setteth before them life and death; life to the obeyers, death to the breakers.
that it sets before them life and death; life to the obeyers, death to the breakers.
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And Paul calleth the Gospell The word of life, which indeed quickeneth vs by faith, in beleeuing the promises,
And Paul calls the Gospel The word of life, which indeed Quickeneth us by faith, in believing the promises,
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when the law (for want of obedience) slayeth vs;
when the law (for want of Obedience) slays us;
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therefore he preferreth the righteousnesse of faith, before the righteousnesse of the law, which is a killing letter to vnregenerate men; Therefore he preferreth the righteousness of faith, before the righteousness of the law, which is a killing Letter to unregenerate men;
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when the Gospell ( to all belieuers ) becomes a quickening spirit.
when the Gospel (to all believers) becomes a quickening Spirit.
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This is the word that is able to conuert our soules, which is mighty in operation, & sharper then any sword. This is the word that is able to convert our Souls, which is mighty in operation, & sharper then any sword.
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The weapons of our warfare (which we fetch from hence) able through God to cast downe strong holds,
The weapons of our warfare (which we fetch from hence) able through God to cast down strong holds,
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& euery high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and to bring into captiuity euery thought to the obedience of Christ.
& every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and to bring into captivity every Thought to the Obedience of christ.
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The powerfull preaching whereof is The power of God to saluation to all that beleiue.
The powerful preaching whereof is The power of God to salvation to all that believe.
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This forceth the very infidell (through the working of Gods spirit in the heart) being rebuked in holy assemblies, to fall downe on his face and worship God, and plainely to acknowledge that God is in his messengers. This forceth the very infidel (through the working of God's Spirit in the heart) being rebuked in holy assemblies, to fallen down on his face and worship God, and plainly to acknowledge that God is in his messengers.
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This powerfull word of Christ raised Lazarus from the graue of corruption, and is able to reuiue vs being dead in our sinnes;
This powerful word of christ raised Lazarus from the graven of corruption, and is able to revive us being dead in our Sins;
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and to raise vs from the death of sinne, to the life of righteousnesse.
and to raise us from the death of sin, to the life of righteousness.
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The reasons why Gods word (in the holy ministerie thereof) is of such efficacy to quicken vs, are the same with doctrine the second.
The Reasons why God's word (in the holy Ministry thereof) is of such efficacy to quicken us, Are the same with Doctrine the second.
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Besides, Gods word is the speciall instrument by which he worketh and effecteth his purpose and decree. Beside, God's word is the special Instrument by which he works and Effecteth his purpose and Decree.
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By his word he created all things, and by his word they are vpholden and preserued:
By his word he created all things, and by his word they Are upholden and preserved:
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By, and according to his word, he saueth and condemneth, disposeth and ordereth all persons and actions, yea, all creatures, with their motions, referring them to their ends appoynted,
By, and according to his word, he Saveth and Condemneth, Disposeth and Ordereth all Persons and actions, yea, all creatures, with their motions, referring them to their ends appointed,
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and making them all to serue his glory.
and making them all to serve his glory.
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God and his word are in a league vnseparable ▪ he neuer crosseth it, being his good will and pleasure.
God and his word Are in a league unseparable ▪ he never Crosseth it, being his good will and pleasure.
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He that heareth it and the messengers thereof, heareth him, and he that despiseth it, and them, despiseth him;
He that hears it and the messengers thereof, hears him, and he that despises it, and them, despises him;
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where it is not receaued, he accounteth himselfe reiected.
where it is not received, he accounteth himself rejected.
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Which serueth, first to teach vs to honour God in this his high and incomparable ordinance, to yeeld obedience to his will reuealed in his word,
Which serveth, First to teach us to honour God in this his high and incomparable Ordinance, to yield Obedience to his will revealed in his word,
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if we will not be accounted as rebellious against him. If we will not effectually heare in the holy ministery thereof, we cannot beleeue;
if we will not be accounted as rebellious against him. If we will not effectually hear in the holy Ministry thereof, we cannot believe;
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if we beleeue not, we cannot be saued. If we contemne and despise it, it shall be our iudge at the latter day.
if we believe not, we cannot be saved. If we contemn and despise it, it shall be our judge At the latter day.
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Hee that resisteth it, striueth with his Maker. Without the comfort of Gods word, we must needs perish in our afflictions;
He that Resisteth it, strives with his Maker. Without the Comfort of God's word, we must needs perish in our afflictions;
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if Gods precepts quicken vs not, we are but dead and damned.
if God's Precepts quicken us not, we Are but dead and damned.
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This word considered in the properties, power, and wonderfull effects thereof, sheweth vs also the difference betweene it and the lawes of mortall men, their doctrines and traditions, their commandements and inuentions.
This word considered in the properties, power, and wonderful effects thereof, shows us also the difference between it and the laws of Mortal men, their doctrines and traditions, their Commandments and Inventions.
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This word alone is the rule of faith, and the resoluer of the conscience:
This word alone is the Rule of faith, and the resolver of the conscience:
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All other humane deuises are but as straw and slubble, yea, drosse it selfe to the purest gold.
All other humane devises Are but as straw and slubble, yea, dross it self to the Purest gold.
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This hath beene tryed to the vtmost in the furnace, and is still more glorious. The turning of mens deuises are but as clay. This hath been tried to the utmost in the furnace, and is still more glorious. The turning of men's devises Are but as clay.
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Should not a people enquire at their God? To the law, and the testimony (for shame) if they speake not according to his word, it is because there is no light in them. Should not a people inquire At their God? To the law, and the testimony (for shame) if they speak not according to his word, it is Because there is no Light in them.
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And Ieremie reproacheth those that say they are wise, Ye haue cast away the word of the Lord, And Ieremie Reproacheth those that say they Are wise, You have cast away the word of the Lord,
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and what wisedome is in you? Therefore the Prophet that hath a dreame, let him tell a dreame,
and what Wisdom is in you? Therefore the Prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream,
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and he that hath my word, let him speake my word faithfully.
and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully.
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What is the chaffe to the Wheate? Is not my word euen like a fire (saith the Lord) and like a hammer that breaketh stones, &c. See more in the vses of the first doctrine. What is the chaff to the Wheat? Is not my word even like a fire (Says the Lord) and like a hammer that breaks stones, etc. See more in the uses of the First Doctrine.
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The end of the first Sermon.
The end of the First Sermon.
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The second SERMON. LAMENT. 3.55.56.57. I called vpon thy name, O Lord, out of the low dungeon, thou hast heard my voyce:
The second SERMON. LAMENT. 3.55.56.57. I called upon thy name, Oh Lord, out of the low dungeon, thou hast herd my voice:
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stop not thy eare from my sight, and from my crie. Thou drewest neare in the day that I called vpon thee: Thou saidst, feare not;
stop not thy ear from my sighed, and from my cry. Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: Thou Said, Fear not;
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O Lord, thou hast maintained the cause of my soule, and hast redeemed my life.
Oh Lord, thou hast maintained the cause of my soul, and hast redeemed my life.
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THe Prophets meaning is, that hee prayed heartily to God (the ruler of the whole world) from the place & condition of greatest extremity,
THe prophets meaning is, that he prayed heartily to God (the ruler of the Whole world) from the place & condition of greatest extremity,
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when no meanes of deliuerance appeared, resting still in the experience of Gods loue, who heretofore had heard his petitions,
when no means of deliverance appeared, resting still in the experience of God's love, who heretofore had herd his petitions,
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and now (hopeth) will not refuse them, (being earnest and hearty.) And though he seeme to be farre off, will yet take notice of them in the manifestation of his loue (in the meanes,) according to his gracious promise, still encouraging his seruants in their greatest dangers:
and now (Hopes) will not refuse them, (being earnest and hearty.) And though he seem to be Far off, will yet take notice of them in the manifestation of his love (in the means,) according to his gracious promise, still encouraging his Servants in their greatest dangers:
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Neither doubteth hee but God will defend both his life, and good cause, that procured the danger;
Neither doubteth he but God will defend both his life, and good cause, that procured the danger;
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and will send deliuerance from the lands of all those that would destroy him and his Church.
and will send deliverance from the Lands of all those that would destroy him and his Church.
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The words containe, first, a description of the Prophets misery in times past: Secondly, the meanes hee vsed for his deliuerance:
The words contain, First, a description of the prophets misery in times past: Secondly, the means he used for his deliverance:
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Thirdly, the fruits and effects thereof.
Thirdly, the fruits and effects thereof.
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His misery is enlarged: 1. In regard of the place being a low dungeon: 2. In regard of his condition, hee sighed and sorrowed, he was full of feare,
His misery is enlarged: 1. In regard of the place being a low dungeon: 2. In regard of his condition, he sighed and sorrowed, he was full of Fear,
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and in danger of his life. The meanes which he vsed was Prayer: which is commended;
and in danger of his life. The means which he used was Prayer: which is commended;
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1. For the faithfulnes: 2. For the feruency thereof:
1. For the faithfulness: 2. For the fervency thereof:
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For the faithfulnes, he called vpon God alone, and grounded his prayer onely vpon his name and power:
For the faithfulness, he called upon God alone, and grounded his prayer only upon his name and power:
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For the feruency of his prayer, he saith, hee called, cryed, sighed and sorrowed: 3. The fruits and effects of his prayer are noted, by these circumstances: 1. God heard him: 2. Hee drew neare, manifesting his care and prouidence towards him in the meanes: 3. He freed him from feare, maintained his cause,
For the fervency of his prayer, he Says, he called, cried, sighed and sorrowed: 3. The fruits and effects of his prayer Are noted, by these Circumstances: 1. God herd him: 2. He drew near, manifesting his care and providence towards him in the means: 3. He freed him from Fear, maintained his cause,
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and redeemed his life from the danger of death.
and redeemed his life from the danger of death.
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The summe is, that as God heretofore had heard and deliuered him in, and from such great dangers and distresse,
The sum is, that as God heretofore had herd and Delivered him in, and from such great dangers and distress,
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so he would still heare, helpe and deliuer him, and his afflicted Church, in sauing him,
so he would still hear, help and deliver him, and his afflicted Church, in Saving him,
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and redeeming him, and it, from their so great present dangers and afflictions.
and redeeming him, and it, from their so great present dangers and afflictions.
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Being in the low dungeon destitute of all worldly helpe, hee called vpon the name of the Lord: Teaching vs. That true faithfull prayer and inuocation of Gods name, is a most soueraigne means & remedy for comfort and deliuerance, in and from our greatest distresses; Being in the low dungeon destitute of all worldly help, he called upon the name of the Lord: Teaching us That true faithful prayer and invocation of God's name, is a most sovereign means & remedy for Comfort and deliverance, in and from our greatest Distresses;
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when all other helpes doe faile vs, this will serue our turne; and is the onely refuge of all Gods children. when all other helps do fail us, this will serve our turn; and is the only refuge of all God's children.
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I looked vpon my right hand, but there was none that would know me; I looked upon my right hand, but there was none that would know me;
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all refuge failed wee, then cryed I to the Lord, and sayd, thou art my hope. all refuge failed we, then cried I to the Lord, and said, thou art my hope.
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When the snares of death compassed me, and the griefes of the graue caught me,
When the snares of death compassed me, and the griefs of the graven caught me,
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when I found trouble and sorrow, then I called vpon the name of the Lord, saying, I beseech thee O Lord deliuer my soule.
when I found trouble and sorrow, then I called upon the name of the Lord, saying, I beseech thee Oh Lord deliver my soul.
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The reason hereof is, that God hath commanded and ordained it so to be.
The reason hereof is, that God hath commanded and ordained it so to be.
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Call vpon me in the time of thy trouble, so will I deliuer thee, and thou shalt glorifie me. Call upon me in the time of thy trouble, so will I deliver thee, and thou shalt Glorify me.
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Come to me (saith Christ) all that trauaile and are laden, and I will ease you. Come to me (Says christ) all that travail and Are laden, and I will ease you.
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Hee shall call vpon mee, and I will heare him: I will be with him in trouble, I will deliuer him, and glorifie him. He shall call upon me, and I will hear him: I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him, and Glorify him.
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Secondly God is the iudge, reuenger, and defender of all his that suffer wrong; he heareth all causes and controuersies, defendeth the cause of the widdow and fatherles;
Secondly God is the judge, revenger, and defender of all his that suffer wrong; he hears all Causes and controversies, defendeth the cause of the widow and fatherless;
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he sitteth in the throne and iudgeth right, O Lord God the auenger, exalt thy selfe clerely, exalt thy selfe thou iudge of the world:
he Sitteth in the throne and Judgeth right, Oh Lord God the avenger, exalt thy self clearly, exalt thy self thou judge of the world:
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How long shall the wicked triumph? and so he concludeth that God is his refuge and rocke of his hope.How long shall the wicked triumph? and so he Concludeth that God is his refuge and rock of his hope.
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The vse hereof is, to make vs feruent and forward in prayer. Is any man afflicted; let him pray; The use hereof is, to make us fervent and forward in prayer. Is any man afflicted; let him pray;
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for the prayer of a righteous man preuaileth much (if it be feruent: ) heauen and the eare of God is open to him.for the prayer of a righteous man prevaileth much (if it be fervent:) heaven and the ear of God is open to him.
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When Moses held vp his hand Israell preuailed; That the Israelites might see that his hand had a greater stroake in the fight, When Moses held up his hand Israel prevailed; That the Israelites might see that his hand had a greater stroke in the fight,
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then all theirs, the successe must rise and fall with it. Therefore we must wrestle, with Iacob, who by his strength had power with God;
then all theirs, the success must rise and fallen with it. Therefore we must wrestle, with Iacob, who by his strength had power with God;
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and striue with Paul, and stand in the gap with Moses.
and strive with Paul, and stand in the gap with Moses.
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Secondly, it condemneth all such as contemne this ordinance, and doe not preferre this meanes before all other:
Secondly, it Condemneth all such as contemn this Ordinance, and do not prefer this means before all other:
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without which (indeed) all other actions and instruments are vnholy and vnprofitable; as Chariots, Horsemen, Money, Bread, Physicke:
without which (indeed) all other actions and Instruments Are unholy and unprofitable; as Chariots, Horsemen, Money, Bred, Physic:
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which most excellent ordinance of God is yet least and last thought vpon by many: For if men or diuells can sted them, they will not be beholden vnto God;
which most excellent Ordinance of God is yet least and last Thought upon by many: For if men or Devils can stead them, they will not be beholden unto God;
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when it is too late then will they send for the Priest (as their Prouerbe is;) yet so will infidells doe,
when it is too late then will they send for the Priest (as their Proverb is;) yet so will Infidels do,
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Yea, Pharoh himselfe, with Ahab and the greatest Athiests. Thirdly, it maketh for the consolation of Gods children, that their case cannot be desperate, or themselues destitute of helpe.
Yea, Pharaoh himself, with Ahab and the greatest Atheists. Thirdly, it makes for the consolation of God's children, that their case cannot be desperate, or themselves destitute of help.
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If they can but call and cry vnto God; if they can but sigh and groane;
If they can but call and cry unto God; if they can but sighs and groan;
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though they can but chatter like a Swallow with Ezekiah, make a noyse in their prayers with Dauid, and but euen mooue their lips with Hannah, it is sufficient if thy soule bee powred out with hers;
though they can but chatter like a Swallow with Hezekiah, make a noise in their Prayers with David, and but even move their lips with Hannah, it is sufficient if thy soul be poured out with hers;
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for God knoweth the meaning of the spirit, which likewise helpeth our infirmities.
for God Knoweth the meaning of the Spirit, which likewise Helpeth our infirmities.
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So that when Gods children are in any danger, faith doth accompany them, and mooueth them to prayer, So that when God's children Are in any danger, faith does accompany them, and moveth them to prayer,
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and in praying they are still more feruent: they can neuer be brought so lowe, but they can cast their eyes to Heauen.
and in praying they Are still more fervent: they can never be brought so low, but they can cast their eyes to Heaven.
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When they haue none other to deliuer them, they can deliuer themselues by faithfull prayer:
When they have none other to deliver them, they can deliver themselves by faithful prayer:
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So Ionah was heard out of the Whales belly, Daniell out of the Lyons denne, Moses at the red Sea, Dauid out of the deepe, all these wonderfully perplexed,
So Jonah was herd out of the Whale's belly, Daniell out of the Lyons den, Moses At the read Sea, David out of the deep, all these wonderfully perplexed,
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and ouerwhelmed (with outward sorrowes) yet heard and deliuered by faithfull prayer. He onely called vpon Gods name in the dungeon.
and overwhelmed (with outward sorrows) yet herd and Delivered by faithful prayer. He only called upon God's name in the dungeon.
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True and faithfull prayer must be made and directed to God alone; Thou that hearest the prayer, to thee shall all flesh come. True and faithful prayer must be made and directed to God alone; Thou that Hearst the prayer, to thee shall all Flesh come.
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Whosoeuer calleth vpon the name of the Lord shall be saued.
Whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
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For this is Gods commandement, with his promise annexed, that we call vpon him in our troubles,
For this is God's Commandment, with his promise annexed, that we call upon him in our Troubles,
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and he will helpe vs. Aske, and you shall haue, (saith Christ,) seeke, and you shall finde, knocke,
and he will help us Ask, and you shall have, (Says christ,) seek, and you shall find, knock,
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and it shall it be opened vnto you. It is a part of Gods worship and seruice:and it shall it be opened unto you. It is a part of God's worship and service:
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Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him onely shalt thou serue. Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
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In the dayes of Enosh sonne of Seth, men began to call on the name of the Lord;
In the days of Enosh son of Seth, men began to call on the name of the Lord;
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that is, they began to be religious, and professed the same, by calling on Gods name.
that is, they began to be religious, and professed the same, by calling on God's name.
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Therefore God vpbraideth Iacob for not calling vpon him; and saith, Israell had wearyed him in not performing this seruice, and going to other.
Therefore God upbraideth Iacob for not calling upon him; and Says, Israel had wearied him in not performing this service, and going to other.
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Againe to call vpon creatures, is without any warrant; and whatsoeuer is not of faith, is sinne ; Again to call upon creatures, is without any warrant; and whatsoever is not of faith, is sin;
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and it crosseth the practise of all Gods Saints:
and it Crosseth the practice of all God's Saints:
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doubtlesse thou art our father though Abraham be ignorant of vs, and Israell know vs not, doubtless thou art our father though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel know us not,
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yet thou O Lord art our father and our redeemer, thy name is for euer. Which doctrine serueth to direct vs to God alone in our prayer and supplications;
yet thou Oh Lord art our father and our redeemer, thy name is for ever. Which Doctrine serveth to Direct us to God alone in our prayer and supplications;
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being according to his word and will, a worship which is proper vnto him;
being according to his word and will, a worship which is proper unto him;
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and which he requireth at our hands, a most safe warrantable course, still practised in Gods church, agreeable to the forme of Christs prayer, (a most perfect patterne for vs to follow,) and Christ himselfe doth assure vs, that whatsoeuer we aske the father in his name, he will giue it vs:
and which he requires At our hands, a most safe warrantable course, still practised in God's Church, agreeable to the Form of Christ prayer, (a most perfect pattern for us to follow,) and christ himself does assure us, that whatsoever we ask the father in his name, he will give it us:
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if as S. Iohn saith, we aske it according to his will. if as S. John Says, we ask it according to his will.
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It likewise confuteth all pagans and papists, which cry to their Baal from morning to euening, roaring like beasts;
It likewise confuteth all Pagans and Papists, which cry to their Baal from morning to evening, roaring like beasts;
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that pray to angels and Saints and other creatures;
that pray to Angels and Saints and other creatures;
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that offer so many sacrifices of praier and praise to the Queene of heauen, deuising (I know not how many) Letanies and Dirges to He-Saints,
that offer so many Sacrifices of prayer and praise to the Queen of heaven, devising (I know not how many) Litanies and Dirges to He-Saints,
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and Shee-Saints, with the multitude whereof they haue stuffed their Kalenders, till their be no roome;
and Shee-Saints, with the multitude whereof they have stuffed their Calendars, till their be no room;
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and to fill vp their accompt haue cannonized and inuested a number of Traitours to God and their gouernours, in time past;
and to fill up their account have canonized and invested a number of Traitors to God and their Governors, in time past;
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who more iustly may be placed in hell, then haue the meanest roome in heauen: yet these be their goodly intercessours, that must haue their prayers. I called vpon thy name :
who more justly may be placed in hell, then have the Meanest room in heaven: yet these be their goodly intercessors, that must have their Prayers. I called upon thy name:
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As one acquainted with Gods power, he dependeth alone vpon his prouidence and protection. Obserue againe from hence:
As one acquainted with God's power, he dependeth alone upon his providence and protection. Observe again from hence:
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That true and effectuall prayer, is and must be grounded vpon the assured knowledge of gods name and power:
That true and effectual prayer, is and must be grounded upon the assured knowledge of God's name and power:
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Therefore he that will come to God (saith the Apostle) must beleeue that God is, Therefore he that will come to God (Says the Apostle) must believe that God is,
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and that he is a rewarder of them that seeke him.
and that he is a rewarder of them that seek him.
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They that know thy name (hauing experience of thy grace and might) will put their trust in thee: They that know thy name (having experience of thy grace and might) will put their trust in thee:
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for thou Lord hast not failed them that seeke thee. for thou Lord hast not failed them that seek thee.
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The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous runne vnto it, and are exalted:
The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run unto it, and Are exalted:
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being beaten from their standings (as poore souldiers in the field) yet the name of the Lord is their sure defence and onely refuge.
being beaten from their standings (as poor Soldiers in the field) yet the name of the Lord is their sure defence and only refuge.
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Dauid assuring himselfe of Gods protection, and resting vpon his name and power, secureth himselfe against all assaults,David assuring himself of God's protection, and resting upon his name and power, secureth himself against all assaults,
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as one that is in the strongest castle and surest hold; be dare come forth into the field and challenge all his foes:
as one that is in the Strongest castle and Surest hold; be Dare come forth into the field and challenge all his foes:
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when once he hath got the Lord to be his shield and buckler, then Abraham neede not to feare wheresoeuer he goeth. when once he hath god the Lord to be his shield and buckler, then Abraham need not to Fear wheresoever he Goes.
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Now as calling vpon Gods name, is a most speciall meanes to deliuer vs from our greatest dangers;
Now as calling upon God's name, is a most special means to deliver us from our greatest dangers;
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so How (I pray you) shall they call vpon him, in whom they haue not beleeued? and how shall they beleeue on him, of whom they haue not heard? Such aske and haue not, because they aske amisse. so How (I pray you) shall they call upon him, in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe on him, of whom they have not herd? Such ask and have not, Because they ask amiss.
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All Gods promises are intailed to those alone that doe beleeue;
All God's promises Are intailed to those alone that do believe;
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such are within his couenant, which he hath indented, and sealed, yea deliuered with his hand,
such Are within his Covenant, which he hath indented, and sealed, yea Delivered with his hand,
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for the vndoubted assurance of their deliuerance:
for the undoubted assurance of their deliverance:
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Such may but aske and haue, if they doe but knock, the dore shall be opened.
Such may but ask and have, if they do but knock, the door shall be opened.
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Be it vnto thee (saith Christ) according to thy faith. O woman great is thy faith. Be it unto thee (Says christ) according to thy faith. Oh woman great is thy faith.
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If Gods children haue faith in their hearts, it beareth downe all before it, and breaketh through ▪ all manner of lets and hinderances in the world;
If God's children have faith in their hearts, it bears down all before it, and breaks through ▪ all manner of lets and hindrances in the world;
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it ouercomes the world, and vanquisheth the diuell, and he that truly hath it, may challenge the force of all the creatures,
it overcomes the world, and vanquisheth the Devil, and he that truly hath it, may challenge the force of all the creatures,
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if they should lay siege against him:
if they should lay siege against him:
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For there is nothing impossible vnto faith, which onely is grounded vpon God and his word: For there is nothing impossible unto faith, which only is grounded upon God and his word:
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So that we must know our faith in God, by our knowledge of God. If we haue no word, we haue no warrant, our faith is but infamy. So that we must know our faith in God, by our knowledge of God. If we have no word, we have no warrant, our faith is but infamy.
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This made Paul to suffer with chearefulnesse for the gospell, and was not ashamed:
This made Paul to suffer with cheerfulness for the gospel, and was not ashamed:
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for I know whom I haue beleeued, and I am perswaded he is able to keepe that which I haue committed to him against that day: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded he is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day:
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so saith Peter, let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit their soules to him in well doing, as to a faithfull creatour.
so Says Peter, let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit their Souls to him in well doing, as to a faithful creator.
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So sure and well knowne is God to the faithfull, that they put both bodies and soules, life and goods (with all things else) to his disposing.
So sure and well known is God to the faithful, that they put both bodies and Souls, life and goods (with all things Else) to his disposing.
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For faith is the ground of things hoped for, and an assured euidence of things that are not seene:
For faith is the ground of things hoped for, and an assured evidence of things that Are not seen:
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it maketh things absent, as though they were present, and maketh things promised, so certaine as if they were performed. it makes things absent, as though they were present, and makes things promised, so certain as if they were performed.
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The consideration whereof must make vs very industrious in prayer and painefulnesse, for the obtaining of true faith,
The consideration whereof must make us very Industria in prayer and painfulness, for the obtaining of true faith,
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and attayning to the sound knowledge of God, which in a Christian are alwaies inseperable;
and attaining to the found knowledge of God, which in a Christian Are always inseparable;
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and so to vse the meanes whereby they may bee come by, and increased, which are the Word, and the Sacraments ;
and so to use the means whereby they may be come by, and increased, which Are the Word, and the Sacraments;
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experience of gods loue, examples of good men, and their conference, delighting in Gods Sabaoths, and holy assemblies, &c.
experience of God's love, Examples of good men, and their conference, delighting in God's Sabbaths, and holy assemblies, etc.
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Secondly, it confuteth all ignorant, sencelesse and carelesse Christians, that are ready to content themselues with any formall faithlesse prayer, which indeed is but lip-labour,
Secondly, it confuteth all ignorant, senseless and careless Christians, that Are ready to content themselves with any formal faithless prayer, which indeed is but lip-labour,
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and full of distrustfulnes, whereby they prouoke the Lord against them, rather then obtaine any blessing, making him a weary of their seruice, and to hide his face.
and full of distrustfulness, whereby they provoke the Lord against them, rather then obtain any blessing, making him a weary of their service, and to hide his face.
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The very prayers and sacrifice of such vngodly, ignorant and faithlesse persons, are abhomination to the Lord,
The very Prayers and sacrifice of such ungodly, ignorant and faithless Persons, Are abomination to the Lord,
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and his very soule abhorreth them.
and his very soul abhorreth them.
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Lastly, it maketh for the consolation of all such, that with faith and knowledge call vpon his name, as relying thereon;
Lastly, it makes for the consolation of all such, that with faith and knowledge call upon his name, as relying thereon;
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euen such as haue the testimony of a good conscience, howsoeuer they shall be censured (as Hannah was of Ely, ) yet powring out their soules,
even such as have the testimony of a good conscience, howsoever they shall be censured (as Hannah was of Ely,) yet Pouring out their Souls,
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and calling vpon Gods name, (in the confidence of his power) they shall be relieued,
and calling upon God's name, (in the confidence of his power) they shall be relieved,
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though their faith be weake (yet if true) and assuredly grounded vpon Gods name and power, they shall be heard,
though their faith be weak (yet if true) and assuredly grounded upon God's name and power, they shall be herd,
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euen out of the dungeon of extremities. Out of the dungeon he called vpon Gods name:
even out of the dungeon of extremities. Out of the dungeon he called upon God's name:
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] Which also may teach vs:
] Which also may teach us:
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That there is no outward condition of life so miserable, or affliction so grieuous, which the dearest Children of God are not subiect vnto in this world.
That there is no outward condition of life so miserable, or affliction so grievous, which the dearest Children of God Are not Subject unto in this world.
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Ieremie was in the myrie dungeon, where he stucke fast, and his life was shut vp, casting a stone vpon him. Daniell in the Lyons denne:Ieremie was in the miry dungeon, where he stuck fast, and his life was shut up, casting a stone upon him. Daniell in the Lyons den:
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The three Children in the fiery furnace: Israel a bondslaue in Egypt : So was Ioseph imprisoned, slaundered and disgraced:
The three Children in the fiery furnace: Israel a bondslave in Egypt: So was Ioseph imprisoned, slandered and disgraced:
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Paul, Peter, and the faithfull, stocked, fettered, imprisoned, and many other murthered and massacred, as we may see a whole Catalogue of them mustered by the Apostle, all of them so excellent that the world was not worthy of their companie.Paul, Peter, and the faithful, stocked, fettered, imprisoned, and many other murdered and massacred, as we may see a Whole Catalogue of them mustered by the Apostle, all of them so excellent that the world was not worthy of their company.
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Ioyne to these Abraham for his vncertaine dwelling: Dauid for his manifolde enemies: Iob for inward and outward miseries of all sorts.
Join to these Abraham for his uncertain Dwelling: David for his manifold enemies: Job for inward and outward misery's of all sorts.
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All these with the rest, whose pilgrimage is ended, and many that now liue and still remaine to the worlds end, must goe the same high way to Heauen, drinke of the same whip and bitter cup.
All these with the rest, whose pilgrimage is ended, and many that now live and still remain to the world's end, must go the same high Way to Heaven, drink of the same whip and bitter cup.
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All kinde of crosses and calamities attend vpon them in the world, vntill they be at rest with God in Heauen.
All kind of Crosses and calamities attend upon them in the world, until they be At rest with God in Heaven.
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The reason hereof is, that since the same corruption of nature, and guilt of sinne, spreadeth ouer all alike without exception, needs it must follow that all be iustly inwrapped in the outward punishment and mulct thereof;
The reason hereof is, that since the same corruption of nature, and guilt of sin, spreadeth over all alike without exception, needs it must follow that all be justly inwrapped in the outward punishment and mulct thereof;
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since all kinde of miseries follow sinne, with death it selfe, as the shadow doth the body.
since all kind of misery's follow sin, with death it self, as the shadow does the body.
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Sinne is the worke, and these are the wages.
Sin is the work, and these Are the wages.
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And God in iustice must needes shew his anger against sinne in this life, euen vpon his owne seruants.
And God in Justice must needs show his anger against sin in this life, even upon his own Servants.
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Here they must be iudged that hereafter they be not damned with the world.
Here they must be judged that hereafter they be not damned with the world.
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Secondly, God vseth them as scourges, purges, and wholesome medicines to heale, recouer, and reforme our sinnefull, sicke, and disordered nature. Secondly, God uses them as scourges, purges, and wholesome medicines to heal, recover, and reform our sinful, sick, and disordered nature.
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Here wee must be weined with the wormewood of calamities, from the brests of the world, (which we alwayes would be lugging) that so we may be brought in loue with heauen and heauenly things.
Here we must be weined with the wormwood of calamities, from the breasts of the world, (which we always would be lugging) that so we may be brought in love with heaven and heavenly things.
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The vse is first for our instruction, to make vs wise in the vse and end of the manifolde miseries that betide Gods dearest children, to moderate our affections,
The use is First for our instruction, to make us wise in the use and end of the manifold misery's that betide God's dearest children, to moderate our affections,
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and to suspend our iudgements for our selues and brethren, when wee or they are so strangely and diuersly handled:
and to suspend our Judgments for our selves and brothers, when we or they Are so strangely and diversely handled:
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Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest (O Lord) and teachest him in thy law ; Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest (Oh Lord) and Teachest him in thy law;
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these tryals must hasten vs to Gods Sanctuary, to stay our violent passions, and bring vs our resolutions in such doubtfull cases.
these trials must hasten us to God's Sanctuary, to stay our violent passion, and bring us our resolutions in such doubtful cases.
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Secondly, it reprooueth all such as iudge according to the outward estate of any of GODS seruants, what fauour and credite they are in with the Lord.
Secondly, it Reproveth all such as judge according to the outward estate of any of GOD'S Servants, what favour and credit they Are in with the Lord.
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Since an outward condition is here to all men alike;
Since an outward condition is Here to all men alike;
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All things come alike to all, and the same condition is to the iust and to the wicked; All things come alike to all, and the same condition is to the just and to the wicked;
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to the good, and to the pure, and to the polluted; as is the good, so is the sinner;
to the good, and to the pure, and to the polluted; as is the good, so is the sinner;
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he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath. he that Sweareth, as he that fears an oath.
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For although it be most certaine, that God hath a speciall care for the saluation of the faithfull;
For although it be most certain, that God hath a special care for the salvation of the faithful;
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yet such is the course of things falling out vnto men in this life, that it cannot be iudged, by the outward shew and appearance whom God loueth, or whom he hateth:
yet such is the course of things falling out unto men in this life, that it cannot be judged, by the outward show and appearance whom God loves, or whom he hates:
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Such a certaine, infinite and endlesse confusion, is cast before the eye of man; and therefore Gods children must not promise themselues any immunity from troubles, or worldly successe,
Such a certain, infinite and endless confusion, is cast before the eye of man; and Therefore God's children must not promise themselves any immunity from Troubles, or worldly success,
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but rather to looke alwaies for the contrary, and labour still to subdue their inordinate passions, in thinking their case to be singular, censuring God to bee too rigorous,
but rather to look always for the contrary, and labour still to subdue their inordinate passion, in thinking their case to be singular, censuring God to be too rigorous,
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and so calling his iustice into question, which is neere vnto blasphemy. Stop not thy eare from my sigh, and from my cry:
and so calling his Justice into question, which is near unto blasphemy. Stop not thy ear from my sighs, and from my cry:
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] As if he should say, we pray, and thou hearest not;
] As if he should say, we pray, and thou Hearst not;
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nay, thou art angry with our prayers, and stoppest thy eares (speaking after the manner of men) and shewing by effects, that it was as good for sinners not at all to pray to God, as to pray in vaine. Let vs note from hence;
nay, thou art angry with our Prayers, and stoppest thy ears (speaking After the manner of men) and showing by effects, that it was as good for Sinners not At all to pray to God, as to pray in vain. Let us note from hence;
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The fruit and effect of sinne, it stops the passage of our prayers, and keepes Gods blessings from vs;
The fruit and Effect of sin, it stops the passage of our Prayers, and keeps God's blessings from us;
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it maketh GOD (as it were) deafe, and dumbe, and blinde, that he will neither heare, helpe, nor respect vs. The Lords hand is not shortened, that hee cannot saue,
it makes GOD (as it were) deaf, and dumb, and blind, that he will neither hear, help, nor respect us The lords hand is not shortened, that he cannot save,
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neither is his eare heauie that it cannot heare:
neither is his ear heavy that it cannot hear:
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but your iniquities haue seperated betweene you and your God, and your sinnes haue hid his face from you, that hee will not heare. but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your Sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
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Sinne makes God as a stranger that hee will not tarrie among his owne people:
Sin makes God as a stranger that he will not tarry among his own people:
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and though hee bee most strong, yet it so astonieth him, that hee cannot helpe them. and though he be most strong, yet it so astonieth him, that he cannot help them.
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Such is his hatred to sinne, that hee will not heare, nor helpe, hee disclaymeth their seruice, and cannot abide their prayers. Such is his hatred to sin, that he will not hear, nor help, he disclaimeth their service, and cannot abide their Prayers.
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Their persons are odious, and how shall their actions be acceptable? His Will, and Word is against them;
Their Persons Are odious, and how shall their actions be acceptable? His Will, and Word is against them;
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remaining sinnefull, hee will not owne them for his, but excludes and excommunicates them from his presence, and Church. GOD heareth not sinners:
remaining sinful, he will not own them for his, but excludes and excommunicates them from his presence, and Church. GOD hears not Sinners:
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Such as bee wicked cannot stand in his sight.
Such as be wicked cannot stand in his sighed.
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Will you steale, murther, and commit adultery, and sweare falsly, and come and stand before mee in this house, wherevpon my name is called? Is this house become a denne of theeues? Will you steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and come and stand before me in this house, whereupon my name is called? Is this house become a den of thieves?
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This must make vs carefull to holde vp pure hands, when wee pray vnto God, praying him first to purifie our hearts by faith, which may manifest it selfe by vnfeined repentance:
This must make us careful to hold up pure hands, when we pray unto God, praying him First to purify our hearts by faith, which may manifest it self by unfeigned Repentance:
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That so when wee draw neere vnto God in our seruice and worship, and would haue him draw neere to vs in the acceptance thereof, wee may both clense our hands,
That so when we draw near unto God in our service and worship, and would have him draw near to us in the acceptance thereof, we may both cleanse our hands,
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and purge our owne hearts from all kinde of sinne and hypocrisie. Wash you, make you cleane, cease to doe euill, learne to doe well:
and purge our own hearts from all kind of sin and hypocrisy. Wash you, make you clean, cease to do evil, Learn to do well:
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Come now, let vs reason together. If iniquity bee in thy hand, put it farre away; Come now, let us reason together. If iniquity be in thy hand, put it Far away;
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and let no wickednesse dwell in thy Tabernacle: and let no wickedness dwell in thy Tabernacle:
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Then truely shalt thou lift vp thy face without spot, thou shalt bee stable, and shalt not feare,
Then truly shalt thou lift up thy face without spot, thou shalt be stable, and shalt not Fear,
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and thou shalt bee bolde, because there is hope. Being in the dungeon, He not onely called, but sighed, and cryed vnto God. and thou shalt be bold, Because there is hope. Being in the dungeon, He not only called, but sighed, and cried unto God.
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Afflictions not onely stirre vp men to prayer, but make them also more seruent and effectuall.
Afflictions not only stir up men to prayer, but make them also more servent and effectual.
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Ieremie perplexed in the dungeon, called sighed, and cryed vnto God. Hearken, O Lord, vnto me (saith Dauid,) and answere: Ieremie perplexed in the dungeon, called sighed, and cried unto God. Harken, Oh Lord, unto me (Says David,) and answer:
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I mourne in my prayer, and make a noyse. It maketh men to cry as a woman in trauell. I mourn in my prayer, and make a noise. It makes men to cry as a woman in travel.
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Demaund now, and behold, if Man trauell with childe? Wherefore doe I behold euery man with his hands on his loynes, Demand now, and behold, if Man travel with child? Wherefore do I behold every man with his hands on his loins,
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as a Woman in her trauell? and all faces are turned into palenesse? It forceth very infidels to humble themselues as Pharaoh, Ahab, &c. See the variety of Gods punishments before he can make his people yeeld; as a Woman in her travel? and all faces Are turned into paleness? It forceth very Infidels to humble themselves as Pharaoh, Ahab, etc. See the variety of God's punishments before he can make his people yield;
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yet in the end their vncircumcised hearts shall be humbled; and they shall pray for their sinne. yet in the end their uncircumcised hearts shall be humbled; and they shall pray for their sin.
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Afflictions and troubles, doe breake and tame the stoutnesse and pride of mans heart; and nature, maketh them to melt and relent;
Afflictions and Troubles, do break and tame the stoutness and pride of men heart; and nature, makes them to melt and relent;
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who may know (by woefull experience) that God will not cease from punishing, till they leaue their sinning.
who may know (by woeful experience) that God will not cease from punishing, till they leave their sinning.
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God still addeth seauen plagues to seauen (increasing the number and the greatnesse) till his children be turned vnto him, and be throughly humbled:
God still adds seauen plagues to seauen (increasing the number and the greatness) till his children be turned unto him, and be thoroughly humbled:
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So in Amos, he sends his iudgements successiuely, because they returned not vnto him: So in Amos, he sends his Judgments successively, Because they returned not unto him:
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So he saith, he will returne to his place, and not be found, vntill they seeke him, and amend:
So he Says, he will return to his place, and not be found, until they seek him, and amend:
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and God affirmeth, that he will enter into iudgement with Ierusalem, because she saith, I haue not sinned.
and God Affirmeth, that he will enter into judgement with Ierusalem, Because she Says, I have not sinned.
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Secondly, being blinded in our affections, they make vs to see and know our selues; before I was troubled I went wrong.
Secondly, being blinded in our affections, they make us to see and know our selves; before I was troubled I went wrong.
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In my prosperity I said, I shall neuer be moued ▪ Ephraim in presperitie was as an vntamed and wanton Calfe, not wonted to the yoake;In my Prosperity I said, I shall never be moved ▪ Ephraim in presperitie was as an untamed and wanton Calf, not wonted to the yoke;
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but by chasticements afterwards repenting and being conuerted and instructed, I smote my selfe (saith Ephraim) vpon my thigh, I was ashamed and confounded, but by chastisements afterwards repenting and being converted and instructed, I smote my self (Says Ephraim) upon my thigh, I was ashamed and confounded,
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because I did beare the reproach of my youth. Because I did bear the reproach of my youth.
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Thirdly, by afflictions, wee may see the anger and vengeance of God against sinne, flaming as an vnquenchable fire,
Thirdly, by afflictions, we may see the anger and vengeance of God against sin, flaming as an unquenchable fire,
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and burning to the bottome of hell; and in them we proue our owne weakenesse not able to vndergoe, or endure them.
and burning to the bottom of hell; and in them we prove our own weakness not able to undergo, or endure them.
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Take away thy plague from me: for I am consumed by the stroak of thy hand. Take away thy plague from me: for I am consumed by the stroke of thy hand.
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Therefore Dauid prayeth God, not to rebuke him in his anger, nor to chastise him in his wrath.
Therefore David Prayeth God, not to rebuke him in his anger, nor to chastise him in his wrath.
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The vse whereof is, that wee heare the rod, and who hath appointed it: That we take notice of Gods iudgements, in acknowledging the authour, and the end thereof;
The use whereof is, that we hear the rod, and who hath appointed it: That we take notice of God's Judgments, in acknowledging the author, and the end thereof;
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that we humble our selues and meete our God, that wee pray for patience and strength to vndergoe trialls, that we humble our selves and meet our God, that we pray for patience and strength to undergo trials,
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and seeing our weakenes, to run to God for aide.
and seeing our weakness, to run to God for aid.
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Againe it maketh much for our comfort, that afflictions are so good and profitable, as the effects thereof declare.
Again it makes much for our Comfort, that afflictions Are so good and profitable, as the effects thereof declare.
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When they are sanctified vnto vs, they heale our sinfull nature, as a good salue that is laide to the sore;
When they Are sanctified unto us, they heal our sinful nature, as a good salve that is laid to the soar;
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they recouer the sicknesse of our soules, as good physicke cures the disease: Thus they proue as wholsome medicines, and fatherly chasticements, to amend and reforme Gods elect.
they recover the sickness of our Souls, as good physic cures the disease: Thus they prove as wholesome medicines, and fatherly chastisements, to amend and reform God's elect.
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They are meanes to make vs to know our selues, and the corruption of our nature, that needeth such violent remedies.
They Are means to make us to know our selves, and the corruption of our nature, that needs such violent remedies.
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Wee are readie with Adam to hide our sinnes.
we Are ready with Adam to hide our Sins.
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As malefactors (on a racke;) and vnhappy Schollers in a Schoole, are forced to acknowledge their faultes; As malefactors (on a rack;) and unhappy Scholars in a School, Are forced to acknowledge their Faults;
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so God by affliction wresteth out a confession of sinne, and resolution of amendment in his Children.
so God by affliction wresteth out a Confessi of sin, and resolution of amendment in his Children.
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Thus God doth scowre and clense away the drosse and drowsinesse of our nature, and so rowseth and raiseth vp our dead hearts to earnest and faithfull prayers, that it turnes them to cryings, sighings,
Thus God does scour and cleanse away the dross and drowsiness of our nature, and so rouseth and Raiseth up our dead hearts to earnest and faithful Prayers, that it turns them to cryings, sighings,
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and groanings, that cannot be expressed. Calling vpon Gods name, he heard his voyce.
and groanings, that cannot be expressed. Calling upon God's name, he herd his voice.
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Gods children neuer pray in vaine, but are heard and helped of God in their greatest afflictions.
God's children never pray in vain, but Are herd and helped of God in their greatest afflictions.
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I called vpon thy name (O Lord) out of the low dungeon, thou hast heard my voyce, I called vnto the Lord in my trouble, and he heard me. I called upon thy name (Oh Lord) out of the low dungeon, thou hast herd my voice, I called unto the Lord in my trouble, and he herd me.
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See the proofes and reasons hereof, with the vses, in doctrine the first, &c. Thou hast heard my voyce:
See the proofs and Reasons hereof, with the uses, in Doctrine the First, etc. Thou hast herd my voice:
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] That is, heretofore thou hast regarded mee when I prayed; therefore heare mee still.
] That is, heretofore thou hast regarded me when I prayed; Therefore hear me still.
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The experience of Gods loue in our former deliuerances out of dangers, ought still to encourage vs to resort vnto him,
The experience of God's love in our former Deliverances out of dangers, ought still to encourage us to resort unto him,
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when the like or greater troubles shall assaile vs. Thou hast set me at liberty when I was in distresse:
when the like or greater Troubles shall assail us Thou hast Set me At liberty when I was in distress:
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haue mercy vpon mee, and hearken vnto my prayer. have mercy upon me, and harken unto my prayer.
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That God had deliuered Dauid from the Lyon and the Beare, was the speciall motiue and incouragement vnto him to incounter with Goliah, and his best assurance to conquere and ouercome him.
That God had Delivered David from the lion and the Bear, was the special motive and encouragement unto him to encounter with Goliath, and his best assurance to conquer and overcome him.
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So the church cheareth her selfe in her great ruins and afflictions, hoping to be redeemed againe from the captiuity of Babilon. O arme of the Lord, rise vp as in old time, in the generations of the world;
So the Church Cheereth her self in her great ruins and afflictions, hoping to be redeemed again from the captivity of Babylon. Oh arm of the Lord, rise up as in old time, in the generations of the world;
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Art not thou the same that hast cut Rahab, and wounded the Dragon? Art not thou the same which hast dryed the Sea,
Art not thou the same that hast Cut Rahab, and wounded the Dragon? Art not thou the same which haste dried the Sea,
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even the waters of the great deepe, making the depth of the Sea a way for the redeemed to passe ouer? Thus they speake of their deliuerance from Egipt, which is called Rahab ; even the waters of the great deep, making the depth of the Sea a Way for the redeemed to pass over? Thus they speak of their deliverance from Egypt, which is called Rahab;
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putting some part of the Land for the whole, and the people therein contained;
putting Some part of the Land for the Whole, and the people therein contained;
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meaning also by the Dragon that tyrant Pharaoh, dwelling in the middest of the floudes, (as Ezekiell speaketh,) hyding himselfe in the Riuer Nylus ;
meaning also by the Dragon that tyrant Pharaoh, Dwelling in the midst of the floods, (as Ezekiel speaks,) hiding himself in the River Nylus;
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and as Paul calleth Nero a Lyon, so here is Pharaoh termed a Dragon, to expresse the qualitie of Tyrants:
and as Paul calls Nero a lion, so Here is Pharaoh termed a Dragon, to express the quality of Tyrants:
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Thus, with the remembrance of that eminent deliuerance out of Egipt, they comfort their hearts, and cherish their hopes, to bee freed from the present captiuity:
Thus, with the remembrance of that eminent deliverance out of Egypt, they Comfort their hearts, and cherish their hope's, to be freed from the present captivity:
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for what shall hinder God from bringing them out of Babylon, more then it did the freeing of their forefathers from the slauery of Egipt?
for what shall hinder God from bringing them out of Babylon, more then it did the freeing of their Forefathers from the slavery of Egypt?
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God is still the same, without change or alteration; his nature and condition is euer to bee gratious, and ready to forgiue: God is still the same, without change or alteration; his nature and condition is ever to be gracious, and ready to forgive:
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he is faithfull and will not deceiue his people; his power and will are neuer weakened;
he is faithful and will not deceive his people; his power and will Are never weakened;
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his truth and promise shall abide for euer.
his truth and promise shall abide for ever.
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Hath he said, and shall not he doe it? or hath hee done it, and cannot hee doe the same againe? Feare it not, Hath he said, and shall not he do it? or hath he done it, and cannot he do the same again? fear it not,
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for GOD is constant and vnchangeable in his nature.
for GOD is constant and unchangeable in his nature.
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Which doctrine serueth for the instruction of all Gods children, in the variety and continuance of their tryals and afflictions;
Which Doctrine serveth for the instruction of all God's children, in the variety and Continuance of their trials and afflictions;
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being voyde of present comfort, they must remember the times past, and thinke of former deliuerances,
being void of present Comfort, they must Remember the times past, and think of former Deliverances,
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as the ancient Church of GOD hath vsed to doe, who still called to minde what they had heard with their eares, what their Fathers had tolde them of GODS workes in their dayes, in the olde time;
as the ancient Church of GOD hath used to do, who still called to mind what they had herd with their ears, what their Father's had told them of GOD'S works in their days, in the old time;
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how GOD had driuen out the heathen, and planted them in;
how GOD had driven out the heathen, and planted them in;
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how hee had destroyed the Nations, and caused them to grow, and so hee concludeth, that they will praise God continually,
how he had destroyed the nations, and caused them to grow, and so he Concludeth, that they will praise God continually,
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and confesse his name for euer.
and confess his name for ever.
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This also reproueth the peruersenes of our nature, and weaknesse of faith, who many times in our infirmities and sense of our tryals, doe censure God amisse, either of forgetfulnesse,
This also Reproveth the perverseness of our nature, and weakness of faith, who many times in our infirmities and sense of our trials, do censure God amiss, either of forgetfulness,
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or want of power, that hee cannot or will not heare and helpe vs in our troubles, nor careth for our estate;
or want of power, that he cannot or will not hear and help us in our Troubles, nor Careth for our estate;
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who yet hath numbred our haires and put our teares into his bottle. who yet hath numbered our hairs and put our tears into his Bottle.
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Wee should indeed rather censure our selues for weakenesse of faith, and thanke our owne sinnes, which haue made a seperation, we should indeed rather censure our selves for weakness of faith, and thank our own Sins, which have made a separation,
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and caused God to hide his face.
and caused God to hide his face.
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Wee haue angred the Lord, and now there is a breach, and his wrath is gone out against vs. The Spouse was sluggish,
we have angered the Lord, and now there is a breach, and his wrath is gone out against us The Spouse was sluggish,
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and would not heare the voyce of her bride-groome, knocking, and standing without, at the dore, till his haire was full of dew,
and would not hear the voice of her bridegroom, knocking, and standing without, At the door, till his hair was full of due,
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and his lockes with the drops of the night; but afterward she opened, and her welbeloued was gone and past:
and his locks with the drops of the night; but afterwards she opened, and her well-beloved was gone and passed:
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she sought him and could not presently finde him, but is beaten and wounded of the watchmen, and hath many crosses;
she sought him and could not presently find him, but is beaten and wounded of the watchmen, and hath many Crosses;
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yet still wee must remember Gods former mercies, and our olde deliuerances and so recouer our hope.
yet still we must Remember God's former Mercies, and our old Deliverances and so recover our hope.
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I called vpon thee, and thou drewest neare, and saidst, feare not. God is still ready and at hand to comfort his children in their greatest dangers, I called upon thee, and thou drewest near, and Said, Fear not. God is still ready and At hand to Comfort his children in their greatest dangers,
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and to rid them of their feares. God is our hope, and strength, and helpe, in troubles ready to be found.
and to rid them of their fears. God is our hope, and strength, and help, in Troubles ready to be found.
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For further proofe and vse of this, see doctrine 1. in the first Sermon.
For further proof and use of this, see Doctrine 1. in the First Sermon.
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Now God easeth them of their feares by shewing them his fauour, in giuing them the spirit of adoption, which remoueth the cause of feare, and maketh them as bolde as Lyons ▪ because their sinnes are remoued, and they reconciled to God through Christ,
Now God eases them of their fears by showing them his favour, in giving them the Spirit of adoption, which Removeth the cause of Fear, and makes them as bold as Lyons ▪ Because their Sins Are removed, and they reconciled to God through christ,
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yea, made his children and heires annexed with Christ. This spirit is the earnest of their safety and saluation.
yea, made his children and Heirs annexed with christ. This Spirit is the earnest of their safety and salvation.
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The Lord is on their side, and who can be against them ? All things now worke together for the best, The Lord is on their side, and who can be against them? All things now work together for the best,
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& therfore, what, or who can seperate them from the loue of Christ ? surely such can neuer be mooued,
& Therefore, what, or who can separate them from the love of christ? surely such can never be moved,
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nor be afrayd of ill tydings;
nor be afraid of ill tidings;
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their heart is fixed and beleeueth in the Lord, they seeke to the Lord, and he heareth them,
their heart is fixed and Believeth in the Lord, they seek to the Lord, and he hears them,
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and deliuereth them out of all their feare. Which must make vs diligently to seeke the Lord in our dangers.
and Delivereth them out of all their Fear. Which must make us diligently to seek the Lord in our dangers.
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If we would be soundly cured of our feares, let vs goe to him by our faithfull prayers,
If we would be soundly cured of our fears, let us go to him by our faithful Prayers,
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and this will free our hearts from vnnecessary doubts, and keepe out despaire, that wee shall neuer be dismaide.
and this will free our hearts from unnecessary doubts, and keep out despair, that we shall never be dismayed.
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In nothing be carefull, (saith the Apostles) but in all things let your requests be made knowne vnto God ;In nothing be careful, (Says the Apostles) but in all things let your requests be made known unto God;
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and then the peace of God (which passeth all vnderstanding) shall keepe your hearts and mindes in Christ Iesus:
and then the peace of God (which passes all understanding) shall keep your hearts and minds in christ Iesus:
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For this peace quieteth the heart, and setleth the minde in the assurance of a happy issue, from all difficulties and dangers.
For this peace quieteth the heart, and settleth the mind in the assurance of a happy issue, from all difficulties and dangers.
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This course tooke Dauid, who is not afrayd to challenge tenne thousand enemies that compasse him round about; This course took David, who is not afraid to challenge tenne thousand enemies that compass him round about;
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nay so secure he was in the confidence of God (whom he called vpon) that hee layd him downe and slept,
nay so secure he was in the confidence of God (whom he called upon) that he laid him down and slept,
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and rose againe, without any more adoe; because the Lord sustained him. O Lord thou hast maintained the cause of my soule, and hast redeemed my life.
and rose again, without any more ado; Because the Lord sustained him. Oh Lord thou hast maintained the cause of my soul, and hast redeemed my life.
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God will alwaies vphold and maintaine the righteous cause of his children; God will always uphold and maintain the righteous cause of his children;
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whatsoeuer bee their dangers and troubles, he will haue a speciall care both of their persons and businesse they haue in hand. whatsoever bee their dangers and Troubles, he will have a special care both of their Persons and business they have in hand.
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He shall bring forth their righteousnesse as the light, and their iudgements as the noone day: He shall bring forth their righteousness as the Light, and their Judgments as the noon day:
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Their righteous cause and holy conuersation he will make to be so euident, as the Sunne when it riseth, Their righteous cause and holy Conversation he will make to be so evident, as the Sun when it Riseth,
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nay, as at noone when it is the highest, and shineth brightest. He will stand by them, and deliuer them, and their cause, from vnrighteous iudgement: See the execution;
nay, as At noon when it is the highest, and shines Brightest. He will stand by them, and deliver them, and their cause, from unrighteous judgement: See the execution;
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how he sitteth in the assembly of Gods, to see and examine both them and their proceedings.
how he Sitteth in the assembly of God's, to see and examine both them and their proceedings.
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See further of this poynt, Doctr. 1, and the first Sermon, in the proofes. It is his place and office so to doe;
See further of this point, Doctrine 1, and the First Sermon, in the proofs. It is his place and office so to do;
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Shall not the Iudge of all the world doe right? It belongs to him to render vnto euery man according to his workes: Shall not the Judge of all the world do right? It belongs to him to render unto every man according to his works:
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He must needs defend the truth, being the God of truth, yea, truth it selfe ;
He must needs defend the truth, being the God of truth, yea, truth it self;
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and his seruants beare witnesse to the truth, and are ready to seale the same with their liues: and his Servants bear witness to the truth, and Are ready to seal the same with their lives:
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And shall he not defend both it and them? Yes assuredly; for God hath promised protection of them both.
And shall he not defend both it and them? Yes assuredly; for God hath promised protection of them both.
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The truth of which doctrine ought to incourage and confirme euery christian man in the defence of gods truth, notwithstanding the great enemies and oppositions against the same.
The truth of which Doctrine ought to encourage and confirm every christian man in the defence of God's truth, notwithstanding the great enemies and oppositions against the same.
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We must not deny it in any case, not in any sort forsake it:
We must not deny it in any case, not in any sort forsake it:
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Buy it me may, but neuer sell it at any rate, for this is Iudas merchandize. Buy it me may, but never fell it At any rate, for this is Iudas merchandise.
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We must labour to be rooted and established in the truth, which may be blamed, but neuer shamed, nor yet forsaken of God and good men.
We must labour to be rooted and established in the truth, which may be blamed, but never shamed, nor yet forsaken of God and good men.
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Likewise, it reproueth and condemneth all such as are wauering and vnconstant in the defence thereof.
Likewise, it Reproveth and Condemneth all such as Are wavering and unconstant in the defence thereof.
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Iohn Baptist was no shaken Reed. John Baptist was no shaken Reed.
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A faithfull man is as the house built vpon the rocke, no storme or showre can shake it, much lesse ouerthrow it.
A faithful man is as the house built upon the rock, no storm or shower can shake it, much less overthrow it.
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Great is the force of the truth, and of the faithfull professours thereof, which still preuaile and get a conquest ouer all things. The cause of my soule:
Great is the force of the truth, and of the faithful professors thereof, which still prevail and get a conquest over all things. The cause of my soul:
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] That is, the cause wherefore his life was in danger.
] That is, the cause Wherefore his life was in danger.
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There is nothing more dangerous (many times in the world) then to defend and maintaine the truth of God.
There is nothing more dangerous (many times in the world) then to defend and maintain the truth of God.
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This is the cause of Ieremies soule, which called his very life into question. This is the cause of Jeremiahs soul, which called his very life into question.
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The world hateth me (saith Christ) because I testifie that the works are euil therof. The world hates me (Says christ) Because I testify that the works Are evil thereof.
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Euery one that doth euill hateth the light. Many times it hazardeth liberty, life, and goods: Every one that does evil hates the Light. Many times it hazardeth liberty, life, and goods:
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Ye shall be hated of all men for my names sake. You shall be hated of all men for my names sake.
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It makes sometimes a seperation betweene the neerest and deerest friends, Father and Sonne, Mother and Daughter.
It makes sometime a separation between the nearest and dearest Friends, Father and Son, Mother and Daughter.
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The poore blinde man (once belieuing and defending the truth) is not onely excommunicate of the Church, but cast off by his parents; The poor blind man (once believing and defending the truth) is not only excommunicate of the Church, but cast off by his Parents;
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they leaue him and the cause; yea, euery one that confesse Christ openly are cast out:
they leave him and the cause; yea, every one that confess christ openly Are cast out:
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Paul became an enemy to the Galathians, because he told them the truth. The reason hereof is Sathans rage against it: Paul became an enemy to the Galatians, Because he told them the truth. The reason hereof is Satan's rage against it:
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it is the sword that slayeth him, and the mighty weapons that cast downe his strong holds;
it is the sword that slays him, and the mighty weapons that cast down his strong holds;
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by it he is driuen out of possession, and falleth from heauen like lightening;
by it he is driven out of possession, and falls from heaven like lightning;
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he can haue no roome in the Church nor place in the harts of Gods chosen, for the preaching of the truth.
he can have no room in the Church nor place in the hearts of God's chosen, for the preaching of the truth.
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Another reason is, the corruption and malice of mans heart, which opposeth against it, in maintaining things vnlawfull, which the word of truth condemneth.
another reason is, the corruption and malice of men heart, which Opposeth against it, in maintaining things unlawful, which the word of truth Condemneth.
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And here begin the warres, euery one striueth for his lusts and to haue his owne will, which it reproueth.
And Here begin the wars, every one strives for his Lustiest and to have his own will, which it Reproveth.
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It is a sword, a sacrificing knife, a hammer, a fire, to kill, conquer, and consume whatsoeuer euill in is our nature, whether in reason, iudgement, or practise.
It is a sword, a sacrificing knife, a hammer, a fire, to kill, conquer, and consume whatsoever evil in is our nature, whither in reason, judgement, or practise.
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The vse, is to teach vs to be prepared, and to pray to God, that we may be strengthned against all the dangers and persecutions which vsually follow the sound profession of the gospell, the word of truth. The use, is to teach us to be prepared, and to pray to God, that we may be strengthened against all the dangers and persecutions which usually follow the found profession of the gospel, the word of truth.
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We must resolue to sell all, not onely for the buying, but keeping of this pretious pearle, which will proue the richest marchandise.
We must resolve to fell all, not only for the buying, but keeping of this precious pearl, which will prove the Richest merchandise.
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It is best to cast our accompts for the building of this glorious tower, and to muster our best forces for these spirituall warres;
It is best to cast our accounts for the building of this glorious tower, and to muster our best forces for these spiritual wars;
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that we may be conquerours, and not ouercommed:
that we may be conquerors, and not overcomed:
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Wee are not in this spirituall fight, to wrestle against flesh and bloud, but against principalities and powers, we had neede therefore to be well harnessed with the whole armour of God, that we may be able to stand to our tackling, and standing fast ouercome.
we Are not in this spiritual fight, to wrestle against Flesh and blood, but against principalities and Powers, we had need Therefore to be well harnessed with the Whole armour of God, that we may be able to stand to our tackling, and standing fast overcome.
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God not only maintained his cause, but redeemed his life. God not only maintained his cause, but redeemed his life.
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Lastly, from hence we may learne the safety and security of all Gods seruants, that doe their best endeauor to mainetaine Gods cause and truth.
Lastly, from hence we may Learn the safety and security of all God's Servants, that doe their best endeavour to maintain God's cause and truth.
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In their greatest perils, he keepeth them safe and sound; he maintaineth Ieremies cause, and redeemeth his life:
In their greatest perils, he Keepeth them safe and found; he maintaineth Jeremiahs cause, and Redeemeth his life:
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for the proofe and vses they are all one with doctrine 1.
for the proof and uses they Are all one with Doctrine 1.
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Thus hauing briefely vnfolded the secret vertues of these two soueraigne receipts (the Word and Prayer) to be most cordiall and comfortable in our variety of afflictions and greatest tryals:
Thus having briefly unfolded the secret Virtues of these two sovereign receipts (the Word and Prayer) to be most cordial and comfortable in our variety of afflictions and greatest trials:
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The one to instruct vs in the lawfull meanes that we are to vse, and to moderate our violent passions, The one to instruct us in the lawful means that we Are to use, and to moderate our violent passion,
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and vnruly affections, that (howsoeuer) with patience we may possesse our soules:
and unruly affections, that (howsoever) with patience we may possess our Souls:
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and also, for as much as our knowledge proueth very weake (for the most part,) or not so sanctified that the encrease thereof can alwayes sted vs in it selfe;
and also, for as much as our knowledge Proves very weak (for the most part,) or not so sanctified that the increase thereof can always stead us in it self;
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the other prescription of prayer is necessarily to be adioyned, without the which the best ordinances of God, themselues will be vnfruitfull.
the other prescription of prayer is necessarily to be adjoined, without the which the best ordinances of God, themselves will be unfruitful.
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And therefore for the right vse of our knowledge (by the holy ministery of the word) and the strengthening of our faith and hope, whereby we may be inabled to perseuere vnto the end:
And Therefore for the right use of our knowledge (by the holy Ministry of the word) and the strengthening of our faith and hope, whereby we may be enabled to persevere unto the end:
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wee had more then need continually to practise our selues in this holy duty:
we had more then need continually to practise our selves in this holy duty:
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That so being armed by the word, and supported by faithfull prayer, wee may be alwaies furnished in our christian warfare, to fight the good fight of faith,
That so being armed by the word, and supported by faithful prayer, we may be always furnished in our christian warfare, to fight the good fight of faith,
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and so to attaine the end thereof, which is the saluation of our soules. FINIS.
and so to attain the end thereof, which is the salvation of our Souls. FINIS.
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