Sions teares leading to ioy: or The vvaters of Marah sweetned First preached at Clonenagh in the Queenes County in seuerall sermons, and now published for the benefite of the Church. By Ri: Olmstead, minister of Gods word, and Master of Arts.
either to awake the drowsie, instruct the ignorant, comfort the afflicted, or strengthen and corroborate the weake and feeble, is most pleasant and acceptable.
either to awake the drowsy, instruct the ignorant, Comfort the afflicted, or strengthen and corroborate the weak and feeble, is most pleasant and acceptable.
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If euer there were a time and age when, or place where, GODS Stewards, 2. Cor. 5.10. Ambassadors, Mal 2.7. Angels, Iob 33.23. messengers, and Ministers, had need cry and not spare, then this is the age, and this Iland the place:
If ever there were a time and age when, or place where, GOD'S Stewards, 2. Cor. 5.10. ambassadors, Malachi 2.7. Angels, Job 33.23. messengers, and Ministers, had need cry and not spare, then this is the age, and this Island the place:
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& impious, wicked, and detestable Idolatry on the other side, with a high contempt of God and his sacred ordinances, may make a people immeasurably wicked,
& impious, wicked, and detestable Idolatry on the other side, with a high contempt of God and his sacred ordinances, may make a people immeasurably wicked,
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if sinne brings the curse of the most High (as sure it doth) then the condition of this Land is wofull and miserable, not only in respect of judgment already powred out,
if sin brings the curse of the most High (as sure it does) then the condition of this Land is woeful and miserable, not only in respect of judgement already poured out,
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as will appeare by their owne Writers and practises, in that one gun-powder plot, how had the deuill assembled in one Courte, all the black Guard of hell, treason, superstition, Atheisme, ignorance, murther, bloud, fire and sword, to bring all to a confused Chaos) worse then that Tohn and Bohu, when the earth was without forme.
as will appear by their own Writers and practises, in that one gunpowder plot, how had the Devil assembled in one Court, all the black Guard of hell, treason, Superstition, Atheism, ignorance, murder, blood, fire and sword, to bring all to a confused Chaos) Worse then that Tohn and Bohu, when the earth was without Form.
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For my Brethren the Ministers, I am vnwilling to lay open their nakednes, to publish it in Gath, or in the streetes of Askelon, lest the vncircumcised rejoyce and laugh at it, 2, Sam: 1.20: yet I neuer consider of it, but I see cause of complaint with the Prophet, O my belly, my belly, I am pained at the very heart:
For my Brothers the Ministers, I am unwilling to lay open their nakedness, to publish it in Gaza, or in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the uncircumcised rejoice and laugh At it, 2, Sam: 1.20: yet I never Consider of it, but I see cause of complaint with the Prophet, Oh my belly, my belly, I am pained At the very heart:
Yet liuer here still swarmes of mightie oppressing Nimrods, proud Pharaohs that say, who is the Lord that I should serue him? wicked and vngodly Ahabs, that haue solde themselues to doe wickedly in the sight of the Lord:
Yet liver Here still swarms of mighty oppressing Nimrods, proud Pharaohs that say, who is the Lord that I should serve him? wicked and ungodly Ahabs, that have sold themselves to do wickedly in the sighed of the Lord:
Abominable Ieroboams, that not onely sinne themselues, but cause others to sinne, yea fauour & delight in them that commit iniquity ▪ And alas on the contrary,
Abominable Ieroboams, that not only sin themselves, but cause Others to sin, yea favour & delight in them that commit iniquity ▪ And alas on the contrary,
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how small is the Flocke of the Lord IESVS among vs, faithfull as Abraham, righteous as Lot, religious as Dauid, true-hearted as Ionathan and Nathaniel, zealous as Iosuah, and burning in spirit as Paul, devout as Cornelius? these are almost as rare as blacke swannes,
how small is the Flock of the Lord JESUS among us, faithful as Abraham, righteous as Lot, religious as David, truehearted as Ionathan and Nathaniel, zealous as Joshua, and burning in Spirit as Paul, devout as Cornelius? these Are almost as rare as black swans,
God hath sent amongst vs his Prophets, but those are despised, & they hate him that reproues in the Gate, each bigamist, cavallier and bankrupt, whō the Church,
God hath sent among us his prophets, but those Are despised, & they hate him that reproves in the Gate, each bigamist, Cavalier and bankrupt, whom the Church,
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and subtill, eagerly set to enlarge his kingdome, by those frogs which come out of his mouth his Euphrates drying vp by the Angels powring out of the sixt viall, that they might excite the Kings of the earth to that Armagedon, which oh our Lord hasten, and I verily beleeue is at hand, Sinne neuer more common;
and subtle, eagerly Set to enlarge his Kingdom, by those frogs which come out of his Mouth his Euphrates drying up by the Angels Pouring out of the sixt vial, that they might excite the Kings of the earth to that Armagedon, which o our Lord hasten, and I verily believe is At hand, Sin never more Common;
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search all Histories, Chronicles and Records in all Ages of the Church, îf ruine and desolation were not the guerdon and recompence of this villanous and cursed Idolatrie,
search all Histories, Chronicles and Records in all Ages of the Church, îf ruin and desolation were not the guerdon and recompense of this villainous and cursed Idolatry,
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and shall wee thinke to escape? Obserue the sacred Histories of the Iudges, Kings, and Chronicles, if GOD plagued not the Israelites his owne people by speciall covenant;
and shall we think to escape? Observe the sacred Histories of the Judges, Kings, and Chronicles, if GOD plagued not the Israelites his own people by special Covenant;
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1. It is not good for vs to bee silent, for then the Apostles woe bee to mee if I preach not the Gospell, will fall heauily vpon vs. 2. Not to speake pleasing for then the Prophets woe will follow vs at the heeles, Ezechiel 13.16.
1. It is not good for us to be silent, for then the Apostles woe be to me if I preach not the Gospel, will fallen heavily upon us 2. Not to speak pleasing for then the prophets woe will follow us At the heals, Ezechiel 13.16.
3. Not for you, for we shall but flatter and deceiue you, as the Lord sayth by the Prophet, They haue healed the hurt of the daughcer of my people, saying peace, peace, when there is no peace; Is 57.21.
3. Not for you, for we shall but flatter and deceive you, as the Lord say by the Prophet, They have healed the hurt of the daughcer of my people, saying peace, peace, when there is no peace; Is 57.21.
Therefore the wise Lord inioynes the Prophet, to crie aloud, to lift vp his voyce like a Trumpet, &c. And elsewhere Trusse vp thy loynes like a man & speake all that I commaund thee, be not affraid of their faces least I consume thee before them.
Therefore the wise Lord enjoins the Prophet, to cry aloud, to lift up his voice like a Trumpet, etc. And elsewhere Truss up thy loins like a man & speak all that I command thee, be not afraid of their faces lest I consume thee before them.
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& stirre in your sicke soules, though you murmure against vs as Israel against Moses, hate vs that reproue you as the people did Amos, smite vs on the face as Zidkiiah did Michaiah, imprison vs as the Princes did Ieremiah, and behead vs,
& stir in your sick Souls, though you murmur against us as Israel against Moses, hate us that reprove you as the people did Amos, smite us on the face as Zidkiiah did Michaiah, imprison us as the Princes did Jeremiah, and behead us,
This subiect that I purpose to intreat of is, to direct the humbled sinner (as the Angel did Hagar to the spring of water, to refresh her thirstie Son Ishmael ) to the liuing waters of spirituall and true consolation, a Riddle, a Mysterie,
This Subject that I purpose to entreat of is, to Direct the humbled sinner (as the Angel did Hagar to the spring of water, to refresh her thirsty Son Ishmael) to the living waters of spiritual and true consolation, a Riddle, a Mystery,
and all plants, hearbs, and trees, being the vegetatiue creatures hauing onely the life of increase, it is also a position true in nature that contraries doe not beget or preserue their contraries,
and all plants, herbs, and trees, being the vegetative creatures having only the life of increase, it is also a position true in nature that contraries do not beget or preserve their contraries,
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but destroy and consume them, as the fumes being hote and dry, and the vapors and cloudes cold and moyst What combate and opposition is there as appeares in thunders and lightnings, which are neuer quieted but by the rupture and breaking of the cloudes and vapory substance, to make way for the fiery exhalations evacuation? But behold here one of the wonders of the most high,
but destroy and consume them, as the fumes being hight and dry, and the vapours and Clouds cold and moist What combat and opposition is there as appears in Thunders and lightnings, which Are never quieted but by the rupture and breaking of the Clouds and vapory substance, to make Way for the fiery exhalations evacuation? But behold Here one of the wonders of the most high,
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euen out of the most exquisite villanies that euer were, as out of Iudas his treason and all the wicked conspiracie of the high Priests, Scribes and Pharisees against his eternall Sonne,
even out of the most exquisite villainies that ever were, as out of Iudas his treason and all the wicked Conspiracy of the high Priests, Scribes and Pharisees against his Eternal Son,
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1. If it were possible to awaken this sinnefull world to consider that God cals them to mourning, girding with sackcloth, fasting and prayer in the sence of their owne sinnes and the sinnes of the time and land where wee liue,
1. If it were possible to awaken this sinful world to Consider that God calls them to mourning, girding with Sackcloth, fasting and prayer in the sense of their own Sins and the Sins of the time and land where we live,
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and behold as the Prophet sayth Killing Oxen and slaying sheepe, eating and drinking, &c. a horrible sinne to be set vpon their jovall and mad mirth as the wise man speakes, throwing axes, edgetooles, firebrands,
and behold as the Prophet say Killing Oxen and slaying sheep, eating and drinking, etc. a horrible sin to be Set upon their jovall and mad mirth as the wise man speaks, throwing axes, edgetooles, firebrands,
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or ten of a Tribe) the true way to the consolations of GOD that they may receiue the wine and milke of comfort and their soules may liue, time hath beene. (Oh that I might truly say time is) when wee that are the dispensers of the mysteries and treasures of God, I speake experimentally haue not inioyed time three or foure houres after a Sermon to eate or refresh our selues,
or ten of a Tribe) the true Way to the consolations of GOD that they may receive the wine and milk of Comfort and their Souls may live, time hath been. (O that I might truly say time is) when we that Are the dispensers of the Mysteres and treasures of God, I speak experimentally have not enjoyed time three or foure hours After a Sermon to eat or refresh our selves,
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I haue knowne some in terrors of conscience, and vnder the vexation of a wounded spirit, which the wise man saith Who can beare, tenne, twentie yeares, when I was not so able to administer consolation, which might haue beene soone directed and recouered, with the assisstance and blessing of the spirit of God.
I have known Some in terrors of conscience, and under the vexation of a wounded Spirit, which the wise man Says Who can bear, tenne, twentie Years, when I was not so able to administer consolation, which might have been soon directed and recovered, with the assisstance and blessing of the Spirit of God.
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Now for the point, it is a certaine truth, that there is no true ioy to bee expected before the heart be humbled with sorrow in the sence and feeling of a mans sinne.
Now for the point, it is a certain truth, that there is no true joy to be expected before the heart be humbled with sorrow in the sense and feeling of a men sin.
2. A broken heart are the sweete odours and sacrifices acceptable to him, and the Prophet vtters it as if it were all, better then all The sacrifices of God are a broken and contrite heart,
2. A broken heart Are the sweet odours and Sacrifices acceptable to him, and the Prophet utters it as if it were all, better then all The Sacrifices of God Are a broken and contrite heart,
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there must be therefore issued out (as the Lawyers say) a Writ of melias inquirendum, which I will doe by a distribution of sorrowes and mourners into their seuerall rankes:
there must be Therefore issued out (as the Lawyers say) a Writ of melias inquirendum, which I will do by a distribution of sorrows and mourners into their several ranks:
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and answere till I come at the true sorrow, as the Lord answered Samuel when he sent him to annoint Dauid King of Ifrael, the sonnes of Ishai being brought Eliab, Abinadab, & Sbamuah, the Lord said to each seuerally, the Lord hath not chosen him,
and answer till I come At the true sorrow, as the Lord answered Samuel when he sent him to anoint David King of Israel, the Sons of Jesse being brought Eliab, Abinadab, & Sbamuah, the Lord said to each severally, the Lord hath not chosen him,
for this is he. We are therefore to obserue three kindes of sorrowes: 1. Naturall sorrowes. 2. Vnnaturall, diabolicall, or diuelish sorrowes. 3. Supernaturall.
for this is he. We Are Therefore to observe three Kinds of sorrows: 1. Natural sorrows. 2. Unnatural, diabolical, or devilish sorrows. 3. Supernatural.
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The sorrowes of the afflicted for crosses, losses, and outward troubles & afflictions, are common and ordinary, such as Iob speakes of, Oh that my griefes were well weighed,
The sorrows of the afflicted for Crosses, losses, and outward Troubles & afflictions, Are Common and ordinary, such as Job speaks of, O that my griefs were well weighed,
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& the world skip and leape at this as the fish at the baite but poore soules they deceiue themselues, latet anguis in herba; and there is a hooke within this baite,
& the world skip and leap At this as the Fish At the bait but poor Souls they deceive themselves, latet anguis in herba; and there is a hook within this bait,
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& they fondly speake, they hope they haue their hell heere, and their heauen heereafter, whenas they are but the beginnings and first-fruits of the wrath of the eternall God,
& they fondly speak, they hope they have their hell Here, and their heaven hereafter, whenas they Are but the beginnings and Firstfruits of the wrath of the Eternal God,
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but as aversly deale they with themselues, and with the bounty of God; for if he turne the wheele of prosperity, and giue them abundance of peace, plenty, and outward blessings;
but as aversely deal they with themselves, and with the bounty of God; for if he turn the wheel of Prosperity, and give them abundance of peace, plenty, and outward blessings;
And the Church of Laodicea sayd, she was rich, &c. Thus, which way soeuer the Lord turne himselfe towardes them, they put poyson into the cup which God fil• out to them,
And the Church of Laodicea said, she was rich, etc. Thus, which Way soever the Lord turn himself towards them, they put poison into the cup which God fil• out to them,
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nor considering that which the Wiseman speakes, All things (that is) in these outward things, God promiscuously bestowes) all things alike to the good and bad, to him that sacrificeth,
nor considering that which the Wiseman speaks, All things (that is) in these outward things, God promiscuously bestows) all things alike to the good and bad, to him that Sacrificeth,
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and many poore, as S. Iames sayth, Hearken my beloued, hath not God chosen the poore of this world, that they may be rich in him, and heires of the promises.
and many poor, as S. James say, Harken my Beloved, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, that they may be rich in him, and Heirs of the promises.
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3. It must be but for a season, because the troubles and afflictions of Gods children are but for a moment, God hides his face but for a little while;
3. It must be but for a season, Because the Troubles and afflictions of God's children Are but for a moment, God hides his face but for a little while;
For whether the Lord remoues the crosse, or puls out the sting thereof, or sweetens it with speciall mercies and fauours, ouer-valuing the affliction How should this checke the vnquietnesse of our hearts, as David sayth.
For whither the Lord removes the cross, or puls out the sting thereof, or sweetens it with special Mercies and favours, over-valuing the affliction How should this check the unquietness of our hearts, as David say.
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2. If the Lord be angry, to hide our selues for a little season, till the indignation •s past, by vnfaigned and godly sorrow, confession of sinne, prayer for pardon of sin, renewing our covenants dayly, to liue better in time to come: and such like as these.
2. If the Lord be angry, to hide our selves for a little season, till the Indignation •s past, by unfeigned and godly sorrow, Confessi of sin, prayer for pardon of since, renewing our Covenants daily, to live better in time to come: and such like as these.
A man is neuer worse spoyled, then when his soule suffers spirituall losses. Iob his losses by the Sabeans and Shabeans was great, but theirs are infinitely greater,
A man is never Worse spoiled, then when his soul suffers spiritual losses. Job his losses by the Sabeans and Shebna's was great, but theirs Are infinitely greater,
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2. That lose the Kingdome of God, in losing the meanes of the Kingdome, the ministery of the Word, by which an entrace is made into the Kingdome of Grace,
2. That loose the Kingdom of God, in losing the means of the Kingdom, the Ministry of the Word, by which an Entrance is made into the Kingdom of Grace,
Oh those blessed times of Hierome, when his mouth was stopped, the people cryed out, It had beene better the Sun had beene plucked out of the firmament.
O those blessed times of Jerome, when his Mouth was stopped, the people cried out, It had been better the Sun had been plucked out of the firmament.
and signes of his fauour & mercy ▪ which the Lord himselfe threatens to take from Ephraim, Nos. 5.15. I will goe and returne to my place, till they acknowledge their sinnes, and seeke me in their affliction, they will seeke me diligently.
and Signs of his favour & mercy ▪ which the Lord himself threatens to take from Ephraim, Nos. 5.15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their Sins, and seek me in their affliction, they will seek me diligently.
7. That lose the joyes of their saluation, which Dauid did, as in his dolefull prayer hee expresseth, Restore me to the ioy of thy saluation, &c. & questionles it is so to many a childe of God for a time, to their great sorrow and heauinesse.
7. That loose the Joys of their salvation, which David did, as in his doleful prayer he Expresses, Restore me to the joy of thy salvation, etc. & questionless it is so to many a child of God for a time, to their great sorrow and heaviness.
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or melancholie, which the Apostle Paul speaketh of in the whole fourteenth Chapter, and beginning of the fifteenth of his Epistle to the Romanes, calling him by, the name of the weake Christiau:
or melancholy, which the Apostle Paul speaks of in the Whole fourteenth Chapter, and beginning of the fifteenth of his Epistle to the Romans, calling him by, the name of the weak Christian:
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but indeede, because many are deceiued in this sorrow, and lose their soules; and many also thinke the godly sorrow to bee but sicknes, passion, conceit, or melancholy,
but indeed, Because many Are deceived in this sorrow, and loose their Souls; and many also think the godly sorrow to be but sickness, passion, conceit, or melancholy,
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or the bloud in the braine onely, ingendred through inflammation, and euill affect about the stomacke and sides, which are all distinguished by Physitians, by their causes and symptomes, which in some are almost incredible and strange:
or the blood in the brain only, engendered through inflammation, and evil affect about the stomach and sides, which Are all distinguished by Physicians, by their Causes and symptoms, which in Some Are almost incredible and strange:
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for the soule possessed with feare, sorrow, languishing, and heauinesse, it is not possible that the body can take any delight in naturall and bodily comfort, the sleepe will be short,
for the soul possessed with Fear, sorrow, languishing, and heaviness, it is not possible that the body can take any delight in natural and bodily Comfort, the sleep will be short,
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for the naturall, vitall, and animall spirits being all distempered by the soule, which (as Salomon sayth,) the spirits of a man will sustaine his infirmities, that is, all naturall infirmities, sicknesses, losses, & molestations;
for the natural, vital, and animal spirits being all distempered by the soul, which (as Solomon say,) the spirits of a man will sustain his infirmities, that is, all natural infirmities, Sicknesses, losses, & molestations;
that is, they feele such a racke, torment, and vexation in their conscience, & being without hope of the consolations of God, are not able to endure this insupportable burthen of a wounded spirit;
that is, they feel such a rack, torment, and vexation in their conscience, & being without hope of the consolations of God, Are not able to endure this insupportable burden of a wounded Spirit;
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and not bee disquieted, or else desperately to seeke death, as A•hitopbel, and Iudas, by laying violent handes vpon themselues, a medicine as euil, or worse then the disease;
and not be disquieted, or Else desperately to seek death, as A•hitopbel, and Iudas, by laying violent hands upon themselves, a medicine as evil, or Worse then the disease;
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or else sinke vnder the burthen as those Priers and Papists, who lay like fooles vnder stockes, crying out bitterly, in the sence of their tormented consciences, wishing that their plagues and torments in Hell might be but as many yeares,
or Else sink under the burden as those Priers and Papists, who lay like Fools under stocks, crying out bitterly, in the sense of their tormented Consciences, wishing that their plagues and torments in Hell might be but as many Years,
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as there are droppes of water in the Sea, or as many yeares as a little bird would be in carrying away a huge mountaine in her mouth for then there would be an end,
as there Are drops of water in the Sea, or as many Years as a little bird would be in carrying away a huge mountain in her Mouth for then there would be an end,
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2. The sorrow of the disappointed, as of Haman when his wicked deuise hee had against Mordecai and the Iewes was preuented hasted home mourning, and his head couered:
2. The sorrow of the disappointed, as of Haman when his wicked devise he had against Mordecai and the Iewes was prevented hasted home mourning, and his head covered:
So Amron, Dauids sonne, when hee had missed his lust with his sister Thamar he fell sicke for her, the world is filled with these cursed deuillish sorrowes when they cannot atchieue their wicked plots, stratagems,
So Amron, David son, when he had missed his lust with his sister Tamar he fell sick for her, the world is filled with these cursed devilish sorrows when they cannot achieve their wicked plots, stratagems,
This legall sorrow goes before faith, being a griefe wrought by the preaching of the Law, inlightning and wounding the soule in the sence and feeling of sinne, racking, tormenting,
This Legal sorrow Goes before faith, being a grief wrought by the preaching of the Law, enlightening and wounding the soul in the sense and feeling of sin, racking, tormenting,
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and sorrow euen in respect of the vengeance and wrath of God, and brought him to despayre in regarde of himselfe, he is not moued to consider seriously, which is the first wheele of all like the spring in a watch, which moues all the rest, much lesse to desire mercie, which is the opening of the doore of the heart to let in the Lord Iesus into the soule.
and sorrow even in respect of the vengeance and wrath of God, and brought him to despair in regard of himself, he is not moved to Consider seriously, which is the First wheel of all like the spring in a watch, which moves all the rest, much less to desire mercy, which is the opening of the door of the heart to let in the Lord Iesus into the soul.
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What shall I doe? And Manasseh, God bindes him in chaines and sends him to Babell, and then hee humbled himselfe greatly before the God of his Fathers,
What shall I do? And Manasses, God binds him in chains and sends him to Babel, and then he humbled himself greatly before the God of his Father's,
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though this bee not altogether separated from it, yet is this legall sorrow in reproba•es and diuels, when Felix heard Paul dispute of temperance, and the iudgment to come he trembleth, &c. And S. Iames saith:
though this be not altogether separated from it, yet is this Legal sorrow in reproba•es and Devils, when Felix herd Paul dispute of temperance, and the judgement to come he Trembleth, etc. And S. James Says:
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and infernall damned spirits, & fiends, & if you will not learne and be taught by your eternall soueraigne Lord & King learne thus much of the Diuels least they rise vp in iudgment against you and condemne you,
and infernal damned spirits, & fiends, & if you will not Learn and be taught by your Eternal sovereign Lord & King Learn thus much of the Devils lest they rise up in judgement against you and condemn you,
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so is this a blessed sweete amiable grace, peculiar, and speciall to Gods people, and a specificall worke of the holy Ghost, neuer yet did God vouchsafe this gift or grace vpon hypocrite or reprobate,
so is this a blessed sweet amiable grace, peculiar, and special to God's people, and a specifical work of the holy Ghost, never yet did God vouchsafe this gift or grace upon hypocrite or Reprobate,
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but vpon his owne speciall beloued ones, and neuer did true beleeuer want it, though some haue wanted the sence of it, stiled in Scripture godly sorrow, or a sorrow for God, offended,
but upon his own special Beloved ones, and never did true believer want it, though Some have wanted the sense of it, styled in Scripture godly sorrow, or a sorrow for God, offended,
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But that we may apprehend, and receiue this grace more perspicuously what it is, let vs a little consider the rife and immediate branch, out of which it springs,
But that we may apprehend, and receive this grace more perspicuously what it is, let us a little Consider the rife and immediate branch, out of which it springs,
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and sprouts which is loue, in this manner, when faith hath apprehended the loue of God for the pardon and remission of sinnes, our full iustification and adoption, through the bloud of Christ, Gods loue being shed abroad in our heartes by the holy Ghost, the heart is immediatly rauished and inflamed with the loue of God againe,
and sprouts which is love, in this manner, when faith hath apprehended the love of God for the pardon and remission of Sins, our full justification and adoption, through the blood of christ, God's love being shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost, the heart is immediately ravished and inflamed with the love of God again,
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and then the consideration which is as a blessed light held out to the mind, lets the soule see as in a chrystall glasse all the sinnes that it hath committed against the mercy, goodnesse, gratiousnesse and bountie of that gracious louing Father,
and then the consideration which is as a blessed Light held out to the mind, lets the soul see as in a crystal glass all the Sins that it hath committed against the mercy, Goodness, Graciousness and bounty of that gracious loving Father,
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now it lookes vpon Christ whom his sinnes hath pierced through, and considers with it selfe, it was not Iudas, Pilate the High Priest, Scribes and Pharises, that crucified the blessed Sonne of God,
now it looks upon christ whom his Sins hath pierced through, and considers with it self, it was not Iudas, Pilate the High Priest, Scribes and Pharisees, that Crucified the blessed Son of God,
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It was then thy sinnes, & my sins, and the sinnes of all the •lect that crucified Christ, which the Prophet Zachary aptly expresseth, They shall looke vpon him whom they haue pierced through, Amaritudine afficientur sicut amaritudine affic•tur quispiam.
It was then thy Sins, & my Sins, and the Sins of all the •lect that Crucified christ, which the Prophet Zachary aptly Expresses, They shall look upon him whom they have pierced through, Amaritudine afficientur sicut Amaritudine affic•tur quispiam.
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& Arrius Montanus translates it significantly, amarificare enm, &c. This, this I say is the sweet braunch whence this blessed grace doth issue and spring fonrth;
& Arius Montanus translates it significantly, amarificare enm, etc. This, this I say is the sweet branch whence this blessed grace does issue and spring fonrth;
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and yet haue found little or no comfort, which they should haue done, had their soules been directed, by any that had the tongue of the learned to administer seasonable direction,
and yet have found little or no Comfort, which they should have done, had their Souls been directed, by any that had the tongue of the learned to administer seasonable direction,
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And Iosiah who when hee heard the Booke of the Law found by Hilkiah, and reade by Shaphan, rent his clothes and wept sore, & sent to Huldah the prophetesse to inquire of the Lord for him and his people:
And Josiah who when he herd the Book of the Law found by Hilkiah, and read by Shaphan, rend his clothes and wept soar, & sent to Huldah the prophetess to inquire of the Lord for him and his people:
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though of a godly man, is not right, because it hath not the promise of remission, which onely is made to a true confessiō, which issueth onely out of godly sorrow:
though of a godly man, is not right, Because it hath not the promise of remission, which only is made to a true Confessi, which issueth only out of godly sorrow:
and the sinne of their calling, not considering what the Lord sayth, Wash you, make you cleane, put away the euill of your workes, cease to doe euill, learne to doe well, &c. True confession hath these particulars.
and the sin of their calling, not considering what the Lord say, Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your works, cease to do evil, Learn to do well, etc. True Confessi hath these particulars.
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but there is a confession which indeed brings much glory to God, which Ioshua adviseth A chan to set his heart vpon: Ios. 7.19. My sonne, giue glory to the Lord God of Israel, and confesse this day.
but there is a Confessi which indeed brings much glory to God, which Ioshua adviseth A chan to Set his heart upon: Ios. 7.19. My son, give glory to the Lord God of Israel, and confess this day.
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but when the sinner is pinched at the heart with the sence and feeling of his sinne against God (beloued) whom he hath grieued thereby, seekes some secret chamber, closet, house, wood, where he is sure to be furthest from the eyes and eares of men,
but when the sinner is pinched At the heart with the sense and feeling of his sin against God (Beloved) whom he hath grieved thereby, seeks Some secret chamber, closet, house, wood, where he is sure to be furthest from the eyes and ears of men,
and there powre out his soule before the Lord in a corner, notonely in Paules, Christ Church, and S. Patrickes, as the manner of the Pharises, anciently was, and of our ignorant people now is, to content them which saw;
and there pour out his soul before the Lord in a corner, notonely in Paul's, christ Church, and S. Patrickes, as the manner of the Pharisees, anciently was, and of our ignorant people now is, to content them which saw;
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2. When after our confession of sinnes, God hath beene pleased to assure our soules of his mercy in the free remission and pardon of them, wee confesse them to comfort others,
2. When After our Confessi of Sins, God hath been pleased to assure our Souls of his mercy in the free remission and pardon of them, we confess them to Comfort Others,
but scarce one of a thousand of these confessions are sound, and would looke for a great many of sound signes before I should speake comfort to such a man;
but scarce one of a thousand of these confessions Are found, and would look for a great many of found Signs before I should speak Comfort to such a man;
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or what Law of his haue I transgressed, that I should confesse to him? or hath hee power to remit my sinnes? the very Iewes and Pharisees could say, it was blasphemie for a meere man to say, thy sinnes are forgiuen thee:
or what Law of his have I transgressed, that I should confess to him? or hath he power to remit my Sins? the very Iewes and Pharisees could say, it was blasphemy for a mere man to say, thy Sins Are forgiven thee:
though the sinne be principally against God, as Dauid wronged Vriah, & in this case it was necessary that Dauid should haue confessed his iniury done to him, in deflowring and defiling his wife,
though the sin be principally against God, as David wronged Uriah, & in this case it was necessary that David should have confessed his injury done to him, in deflowering and defiling his wife,
2. To testifie that wee are throughly and soundly reconciled each to other, and this is intended by our Sauiour Christ, If thy brother trespasse against thee seuen times a day,
2. To testify that we Are thoroughly and soundly reconciled each to other, and this is intended by our Saviour christ, If thy brother trespass against thee seuen times a day,
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2. In perplexities of conscience, when a man hath vsed all private meanes, as humiliation, confession of sinnes, priuate prayer, fasting, searching againe and againe ouer the Lords Records, and can finde no ease, that the conscience may finde ease & peace, the Spirit of God adviseth vs to vse the helpe of some other speciall man of wisdome, gifts and secrecy, not a Minister onely,
2. In perplexities of conscience, when a man hath used all private means, as humiliation, Confessi of Sins, private prayer, fasting, searching again and again over the lords Records, and can find no ease, that the conscience may find ease & peace, the Spirit of God adviseth us to use the help of Some other special man of Wisdom, Gifts and secrecy, not a Minister only,
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he ought also to haue the tongue of the learned, and to bee studied in cases of conscience to administer and giue consolation to a wounded and weary soule,
he ought also to have the tongue of the learned, and to be studied in cases of conscience to administer and give consolation to a wounded and weary soul,
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& that which is spoken in Iob, If a messenger or an interpreter one of a thousand declare vnto man his righteousnes, &c. yet these places doe not proue that the troubled conscience is obliged to one person, nor to a Priest, hauing for the most part as little skil or experience of the estates of afflicted consciences,
& that which is spoken in Job, If a Messenger or an interpreter one of a thousand declare unto man his righteousness, etc. yet these places do not prove that the troubled conscience is obliged to one person, nor to a Priest, having for the most part as little skill or experience of the estates of afflicted Consciences,
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as Balaams Asse, but to be performed also to private Christians, Therefore this is farre enough from this Auricular Confession to the Priest, which was invented by the Deuill and the Pope,
as Balaams Ass, but to be performed also to private Christians, Therefore this is Far enough from this Auricular Confessi to the Priest, which was invented by the devil and the Pope,
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for, no money, no absolution, like their Purgatory, Indulgences, Trentals, Dirigies, Masses, and the rest of their deuised trumpery, to gull the people, and delude their soules:
for, no money, no absolution, like their Purgatory, Indulgences, Trentals, Dirigies, Masses, and the rest of their devised trumpery, to gull the people, and delude their Souls:
and both name and proue them in this Iland if it were seasonable: as also fit agents to perpetrate any villanies in stabbing of Kings, as Raviliak; Massacres,
and both name and prove them in this Island if it were seasonable: as also fit agents to perpetrate any villainies in stabbing of Kings, as Raviliak; Massacres,
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as the Duke of Guise, and the Cardinal of Loraine at Vashti, & to blow vp Parliament-houses as Faux: Lastly, it is so farre from easing the conscience,
as the Duke of Guise, and the Cardinal of Lorraine At Vashti, & to blow up Parliament-houses as Faux: Lastly, it is so Far from easing the conscience,
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and that Gods people in their sorrowes euen for sinnes, misse the right sorrow, and so continue without ease or comfort? what shall become of mee, that cannot mourne,
and that God's people in their sorrows even for Sins, miss the right sorrow, and so continue without ease or Comfort? what shall become of me, that cannot mourn,
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Ans. I cannot deny but that this godly sorrow may be without rackings & terrors in some, the easiest and lowest degree hath these three things euer true in them to their consolation.
Ans. I cannot deny but that this godly sorrow may be without rackings & terrors in Some, the Easiest and lowest degree hath these three things ever true in them to their consolation.
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and therefore they crye out with the Church, Why hast thou hardned our hearts and caused vs to erre from thy commandements, returne, &c. 2. They hate their speciall & beloued sinnes with a deadly hatred.
and Therefore they cry out with the Church, Why hast thou hardened our hearts and caused us to err from thy Commandments, return, etc. 2. They hate their special & Beloved Sins with a deadly hatred.
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nor figges of thistles, and though these graces be hidden and secret in themselues, yet doe in the true convert shew themselues by certaine demonstratiue effects,
nor figs of thistles, and though these graces be hidden and secret in themselves, yet do in the true convert show themselves by certain demonstrative effects,
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yet indured the former scornes, and that torture, and then cryed out (to his seruant according to his request, that if he felt the consolations of the Spirit at that last time, hee would giue some token) Iohn hee is come, &c. Profession notwithstanding the scornes and disgrace of the world, by victory ouer the world, loue to the word more then their appointed foode,
yet endured the former scorns, and that torture, and then cried out (to his servant according to his request, that if he felt the consolations of the Spirit At that last time, he would give Some token) John he is come, etc. Profession notwithstanding the scorns and disgrace of the world, by victory over the world, love to the word more then their appointed food,
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2. Grace cannot bee truely receiued but it workes a wonderfull change and alteration, the spirit of God hauing bound the strong man the Deuill that had formerly possessed the heart there bussels, throwes downe the Chayre of estate, alters the disposition and practise, affections,
2. Grace cannot be truly received but it works a wonderful change and alteration, the Spirit of God having bound the strong man the devil that had formerly possessed the heart there bussels, throws down the Chair of estate, alters the disposition and practice, affections,
because they feed presumption, and leaues them vnder the power of damnation safe enough, but so some as iustifying faith, godly sorrow and other graces, (for they are neuer seperated) are got in the least measure into the heart,
Because they feed presumption, and leaves them under the power of damnation safe enough, but so Some as justifying faith, godly sorrow and other graces, (for they Are never separated) Are god in the least measure into the heart,
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and begin to worke in purifying the heart and life from beloued sinnes, (though they worke neuer so weakely) hee bestirres himselfe by his agents by carnall and wicked counsell, what will you (say they) become precise and liue mopishly, come lets bee jovall and merry,
and begin to work in purifying the heart and life from Beloved Sins, (though they work never so weakly) he bestirs himself by his agents by carnal and wicked counsel, what will you (say they) become precise and live mopishly, come lets be jovall and merry,
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and then in comes the Cardes, Tables, &c. or temptations, reproaches, scornes, slanders, difficulties, and a thousand hellish deuises, to make this painefull,
and then in comes the Cards, Tables, etc. or temptations, Reproaches, scorns, slanders, difficulties, and a thousand hellish devises, to make this painful,
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4. Lastly, the Graces of God are like lampes or Sea-sconces, or Lanthornes in a darke night set vpon a mountaine or Hill to direct the lingring Pilot to beware of sands and Rockes,
4. Lastly, the Graces of God Are like lamps or Sea-sconces, or Lanthorns in a dark night Set upon a mountain or Hill to Direct the lingering Pilot to beware of sands and Rocks,
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3. Quest. Seeing it is certaine that these graces may be discerned, and will shew themselues, by what symptomes or tokens may this grace of godly sorrow be discerned?
3. Quest. Seeing it is certain that these graces may be discerned, and will show themselves, by what symptoms or tokens may this grace of godly sorrow be discerned?
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1. It is wrought by him, who as S. Iames saith, is the Author of euery good and perfect gift, which is from aboue euen from the father of light, &c. Euen a supernaturall worke of:
1. It is wrought by him, who as S. James Says, is the Author of every good and perfect gift, which is from above even from the father of Light, etc. Even a supernatural work of:
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because it is hee which doth all the worke, his spirit making his ordinances effectuall, and therefore is that spirit called the spirit of mourning and supplieation, and promised to all the faithfull,
Because it is he which does all the work, his Spirit making his ordinances effectual, and Therefore is that Spirit called the Spirit of mourning and supplieation, and promised to all the faithful,
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and contentation, as also affecting so the heart, as it bendeth the desires thereof to the obedience of God in all things, in trueth though not in perfection.
and contentation, as also affecting so the heart, as it bendeth the Desires thereof to the Obedience of God in all things, in truth though not in perfection.
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Yet this wee are not to suppose the Spirit doth without meanes miraculously and extraordinarily, but by such ordinary meanes, as God in wisedome hath appointed to the same purpose, as.
Yet this we Are not to suppose the Spirit does without means miraculously and extraordinarily, but by such ordinary means, as God in Wisdom hath appointed to the same purpose, as.
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When they heard it saith the Text, They were pricked in their hearts, &c. When Nathan sent by God himselfe to preach to Dauid, and had deliuered his message, cried out, I haue sinned against the Lord: 2. King. 22 11. When Iosiah heard Shaphan read the Booke of the Law, he rent his clothes and wept, &c. And saith Ieremie, Ier. 23.29. Is not my word like a hammer that breakes the hard stone.
When they herd it Says the Text, They were pricked in their hearts, etc. When Nathan sent by God himself to preach to David, and had Delivered his message, cried out, I have sinned against the Lord: 2. King. 22 11. When Josiah herd Shaphan read the Book of the Law, he rend his clothes and wept, etc. And Says Ieremie, Jeremiah 23.29. Is not my word like a hammer that breaks the hard stone.
2. The sacrament of the Supper is another meanes, for by it (saith the Apostle We remember Christ his death, ) and both these are intended I doubt not by Paul, when hee saith to the Galatians, that Christ was before them crucified and slaine:
2. The sacrament of the Supper is Another means, for by it (Says the Apostle We Remember christ his death,) and both these Are intended I doubt not by Paul, when he Says to the Galatians, that christ was before them Crucified and slain:
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in the ministerie of the word to the eare, and in the Sacrament of the Lords Supper crucified and slame by the eye to the vnderstanding, in the breaking of the bread and powring out of the wine visibly before the people,
in the Ministry of the word to the ear, and in the Sacrament of the lords Supper Crucified and slame by the eye to the understanding, in the breaking of the bred and Pouring out of the wine visibly before the people,
and thus is this godly sorrow wrought ordinarily in the heart, both by the word & Sacrament, that blessed sweet grace of consideration wrought by the spirit of God;
and thus is this godly sorrow wrought ordinarily in the heart, both by the word & Sacrament, that blessed sweet grace of consideration wrought by the Spirit of God;
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making both the other effectuall for this purpose, that a man now bethinkes himselfe my sinne is the cause of all this torment, which Christ the blessed Sonne of God indured,
making both the other effectual for this purpose, that a man now bethinks himself my sin is the cause of all this torment, which christ the blessed Son of God endured,
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Yet doth it not immediately breake forth, but the Word & Sacraments sometimes inject certaine scintillutae or sparkles which lye hid sometimes in the heart a good space,
Yet does it not immediately break forth, but the Word & Sacraments sometime inject certain scintillutae or sparkles which lie hid sometime in the heart a good Molle,
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yet are afflictions preparatory meanes to set the word on worke, as in Manasseh, he questionlesse had oft heard the word in the time of his good Father the Paragon of all the Kings of Israel and Iudah, but it little helped him,
yet Are afflictions preparatory means to Set the word on work, as in Manasses, he questionless had oft herd the word in the time of his good Father the Paragon of all the Kings of Israel and Iudah, but it little helped him,
therefore God bound him in chaines and sent him to Babell, and when he was in prison and fetters, hee bumbled himselfe greatly before the God of his fathers, &c. This also is manifest in Hezekiah, and especially in the Iayler when hee saw the Earthquake,
Therefore God bound him in chains and sent him to Babel, and when he was in prison and fetters, he bumbled himself greatly before the God of his Father's, etc. This also is manifest in Hezekiah, and especially in the Jailer when he saw the Earthquake,
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and sets all that word on worke, and brings forth not an Embrio, or abortive birth but this blessed grace of godly sorrow, which when it once seazeth vpon the heart eateth vp all worldly and carnall sorrowes,
and sets all that word on work, and brings forth not an embryo, or abortive birth but this blessed grace of godly sorrow, which when it once seizeth upon the heart Eateth up all worldly and carnal sorrows,
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as Moses his rod did eate vp all the inchaunters roddes and Serpents, yea the least scruple of this godly sorrow would weigh downe a pound of carnall or legall sorrow,
as Moses his rod did eat up all the enchanters rods and Serpents, yea the least scruple of this godly sorrow would weigh down a pound of carnal or Legal sorrow,
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and practise it, and my soule for thine, thine end will bee peace and invaluable consolation. 2: Signe of this godly sorrow not onely that it is fruitefull, but brauncheth forth into variety of good & happy fruit:
and practise it, and my soul for thine, thine end will be peace and invaluable consolation. 2: Signen of this godly sorrow not only that it is fruitful, but brancheth forth into variety of good & happy fruit:
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and therefore not onely true beleeuers in Scriptures, are compared to trees, planted by the riuers, which bring forth fruite in due season, and in euery season,
and Therefore not only true believers in Scriptures, Are compared to trees, planted by the Rivers, which bring forth fruit in due season, and in every season,
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as the tree of life bearing twelue sorts of fruit euery moneth, but especially true mourners, whose sorrow ends in joy, To appoint vnto all that mourne in Zion,
as the tree of life bearing twelue sorts of fruit every Monn, but especially true mourners, whose sorrow ends in joy, To appoint unto all that mourn in Zion,
and to giue them beauty for •shes, the oyle of ioy for mourning, the garment of gladnes for the spirit of heauines, that they night be called true of righteousnesse &c. And th•se parties,
and to give them beauty for •shes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of gladness for the Spirit of heaviness, that they night be called true of righteousness etc. And th•se parties,
and so, not onely the wilde vine that bare wilde grapes, and bad fruite, contrary to the expectation of the Husbandman, but the barren vine and fruitlesse figge, and euery tree that beareth not good fruite, is hewen downe, and cast into the fire.
and so, not only the wild vine that bore wild grapes, and bad fruit, contrary to the expectation of the Husbandman, but the barren vine and fruitless fig, and every tree that bears not good fruit, is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
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1. Speciall, or respecting our owne particular. 2. Generall, or respecting others. Those that are speciall & respect our selues, are of fiue seuerall sortes; 1. For corruption of nature,
1. Special, or respecting our own particular. 2. General, or respecting Others. Those that Are special & respect our selves, Are of fiue several sorts; 1. For corruption of nature,
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1. Point. For the corruptiō of nature, thus Paul cryeth out, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer me from this body of death? And Dauid, Ps. 51.5. I was conceiued in sinne, and warmed in iniquity:
1. Point. For the corruption of nature, thus Paul Cries out, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? And David, Ps. 51.5. I was conceived in sin, and warmed in iniquity:
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and is the bell-damme of all the euils that proceede from vs, as our Sauiour sayth, from the heart proceedes adulteries, murthers, thefts, euill thoughts &c and these defile a man; yea it so defiles vs, that,
and is the bell-damme of all the evils that proceed from us, as our Saviour say, from the heart proceeds adulteries, murders, thefts, evil thoughts etc. and these defile a man; yea it so defiles us, that,
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vntill we be washed effectually in the bloud of Christ, al our thoughts, speeches actions naturall & ciuill, are sin & our best actions are (as the fathers speake) but beautiful sins & after our regeneration and effectuall calling, it puts a stain• vpon our best seruices euen ou• prayers, hearings, readings, &c ▪ that we had need to returne an• aske forgiuenesse & pardon fo• the defects of them,
until we be washed effectually in the blood of christ, all our thoughts, Speeches actions natural & civil, Are since & our best actions Are (as the Father's speak) but beautiful Sins & After our regeneration and effectual calling, it puts a stain• upon our best services even ou• Prayers, hearings, readings, etc. ▪ that we had need to return an• ask forgiveness & pardon fo• the defects of them,
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and these robes must be tinct and washed white in the bloud of the Lambe• that they may appeare amiably in the eyes of God, withou• which there is pollution enough vpon them, to cause the Lord to abhorre and detest them;
and these robes must be tinct and washed white in the blood of the Lambe• that they may appear amiably in the eyes of God, withou• which there is pollution enough upon them, to cause the Lord to abhor and detest them;
& this wee doe, and must carry abou• with vs so long as the soule inhabits these earthly tabernacle Oh where are these mourners that lament and bewayle this spawning and mischieuous sin;
& this we do, and must carry abou• with us so long as the soul inhabits these earthly tabernacle O where Are these mourners that lament and bewail this spawning and mischievous since;
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as well hee that sitteth vpon the Throne, as hee or shee that grindeth at the mill, what is man that he should bee cleane or hee that is borne of a woman that he should be iust:
as well he that Sitteth upon the Throne, as he or she that grindeth At the mill, what is man that he should be clean or he that is born of a woman that he should be just:
how much more abominable is man, &c. This Paul proues out of the Psalme, There is none that doth good, All are gone astray, &c. Oh that men would throughly consider this,
how much more abominable is man, etc. This Paul Proves out of the Psalm, There is none that does good, All Are gone astray, etc. O that men would thoroughly Consider this,
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& cheeks bedewed with brinish teares, inquiring after wholesome Physicke for the quieting of their crasie & wounded consciences, and saluation of their soules:
& cheeks bedewed with brinish tears, inquiring After wholesome Physic for the quieting of their crazy & wounded Consciences, and salvation of their Souls:
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2. Point. For speciall sins after effectuall calling, for which there is in the childe of God, a large measure of sorrow and griefe for diuerse causes.
2. Point. For special Sins After effectual calling, for which there is in the child of God, a large measure of sorrow and grief for diverse Causes.
1. Because God hath vouchsafed more mercies then to the world, or to themselues before their calling, to common & ordinary blessings hee hath added supernaturall, spirituall,
1. Because God hath vouchsafed more Mercies then to the world, or to themselves before their calling, to Common & ordinary blessings he hath added supernatural, spiritual,
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2. Because hee hath giuen his Spirit, and all the graces thereof, so that as the Apostle sayth, they are not destitute of any grace, and therefore of more abilitie to resist tentations then formerly;
2. Because he hath given his Spirit, and all the graces thereof, so that as the Apostle say, they Are not destitute of any grace, and Therefore of more ability to resist tentations then formerly;
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the sinnes of the world, euen their grossest abominations, as drunkennesse, whooredomes, oathes, blasphemies, are not so vile as the sinnes of his owne people, they haue more knowledge of his righteous wil, of the stratagems of Sathan, deceitfulnesse of their owne heart, and the danger of sin.
the Sins of the world, even their Grossest abominations, as Drunkenness, whoredoms, Oaths, Blasphemies, Are not so vile as the Sins of his own people, they have more knowledge of his righteous will, of the stratagems of Sathan, deceitfulness of their own heart, and the danger of since.
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Oh that therefore we would be admonished to beware of thē for time to come, and to bewaile such as are already passed vs in the superabundant patience of God.
O that Therefore we would be admonished to beware of them for time to come, and to bewail such as Are already passed us in the superabundant patience of God.
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3. They grieue the Spirit of God, by which they are sealed vp to the day of redemption, that blessed Guest hauing taken vp their hearts to bee his habitation by faith, when they open the doores to let in rogues,
3. They grieve the Spirit of God, by which they Are sealed up to the day of redemption, that blessed Guest having taken up their hearts to be his habitation by faith, when they open the doors to let in rogues,
is there not great cause of griefe to that sacred and blessed Spirit? who could indure this indignitie? If any man should offer it to a Kings Pallace, would it bee tollerable? and shal the Eternall God suffer it without speciall correction and chastisement thereof;
is there not great cause of grief to that sacred and blessed Spirit? who could endure this indignity? If any man should offer it to a Kings Palace, would it be tolerable? and shall the Eternal God suffer it without special correction and chastisement thereof;
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especially considering the good motions daily of this sweet Guest, and his combating and resisting against them, is it any wonder if hee visite them with terrors of conscience, want of the sence of his presence,
especially considering the good motions daily of this sweet Guest, and his combating and resisting against them, is it any wonder if he visit them with terrors of conscience, want of the sense of his presence,
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& now set on fire with clamours and out cryes against the offendors, that wheresoeuer they ride or come, they carry this tormentor about them, a wofull condition,
& now Set on fire with clamours and out cries against the offenders, that wheresoever they ride or come, they carry this tormentor about them, a woeful condition,
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and in all these respects is there not great cause (thinke you) that a good heart should bee touched with deepe remorse & godly sorrow as in the examples of the Lords Worthies, who as their failings are left vpon eternall tallie,
and in all these respects is there not great cause (think you) that a good heart should be touched with deep remorse & godly sorrow as in the Examples of the lords Worthies, who as their failings Are left upon Eternal tally,
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so also their humiliation, godly sorrow, and repentance is recorded, as beacons to giue warning to all to beware of the like wrackes vpon such rockes and sands,
so also their humiliation, godly sorrow, and Repentance is recorded, as beacons to give warning to all to beware of the like wracks upon such Rocks and sands,
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but frequent euils cōmitted by them, by which they scandalize our Religion & Profession amongst the sottish Papists, that they might be low in their own eyes,
but frequent evils committed by them, by which they scandalise our Religion & Profession among the sottish Papists, that they might be low in their own eyes,
3. Wherein this godly forrow expresseth it selfe in those things which concerne our own particular, is griefe for hardnes of heart, which the Prophet liuely sheweth to bee the estate of the Church of God, O Lord, why-hast thou caused vs to erre from thy voyce,
3. Wherein this godly forrow Expresses it self in those things which concern our own particular, is grief for hardness of heart, which the Prophet lively shows to be the estate of the Church of God, Oh Lord, why-hast thou caused us to err from thy voice,
Now that we may the better conceiue what this hardnesse of heart is, let me by a distribution distinguish it from that hardnesse which is in reprobates,
Now that we may the better conceive what this hardness of heart is, let me by a distribution distinguish it from that hardness which is in Reprobates,
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and the Speare thrust in, and letting out his heartbloud, and considers it was my sinne that did all this, whom yet God the Father vouchsafes in his beloued Christ to call a sonne.
and the Spear thrust in, and letting out his heartbloud, and considers it was my sin that did all this, whom yet God the Father vouchsafes in his Beloved christ to call a son.
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3. If it looke to God, it sees him infinitely prouoked, yet infinite in power and Iustice, which makes him prostrate his soule before God both lower & oftner,
3. If it look to God, it sees him infinitely provoked, yet infinite in power and justice, which makes him prostrate his soul before God both lower & oftener,
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(n) Neuer comforts such as neuer mourned, hee dwels in acontrite soule to refresh it, to grace it, and it is the vsher to honour here, and glory hereafter.
(n) Never comforts such as never mourned, he dwells in acontrite soul to refresh it, to grace it, and it is the usher to honour Here, and glory hereafter.
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5. It lookes vpon it selfe as the Peacocke vpon his blacke legges, to pull downe his gay plumes, the sight and sence of his owne vnworthinesse, expeperience of the temptations & methodes of Sathan, a slauish subiection vnder cursed lust, his infinite debt which hee can neuer examine, much lesse satisfie,
5. It looks upon it self as the Peacock upon his black legs, to pull down his gay plumes, the sighed and sense of his own unworthiness, expeperience of the temptations & methods of Sathan, a slavish subjection under cursed lust, his infinite debt which he can never examine, much less satisfy,
and then weighing the infinite mercy of God in pardoning all, and of Christ in satisfying the iustice of his Father, thinkes it selfe happy with the Prodigall if it may bee but as a seruant in his house,
and then weighing the infinite mercy of God in pardoning all, and of christ in satisfying the Justice of his Father, thinks it self happy with the Prodigal if it may be but as a servant in his house,
because it esteemes it selfe vnworthy of any, and bewayles daily the vnthankefullnesse and stony heartednesse that cannot grieue for all the dishonour it hath done to this louing Father;
Because it esteems it self unworthy of any, and bewails daily the vnthankefullnesse and stony heartedness that cannot grieve for all the dishonour it hath done to this loving Father;
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4. This godly sorrow expresseth it selfe in mourning for the absence of Christ, for howsoeuer it is true that Moses was singular in seeing the face of God,
4. This godly sorrow Expresses it self in mourning for the absence of christ, for howsoever it is true that Moses was singular in seeing the face of God,
Thy face O Lord will I seeke and a promise that wee shall finde if we seek it with our whole heart. Now there are foure sortes of Gods people that want eyther the ioy,
Thy face Oh Lord will I seek and a promise that we shall find if we seek it with our Whole heart. Now there Are foure sorts of God's people that want either the joy,
as the Disciples if they had receiued the holy Ghost, answered, they had not heard whether there were a holy Ghost, so they would answere if they were demaunded haue you receiued the presence and comfort of the Spirit? Wee haue neuer knowne what it meaneth,
as the Disciples if they had received the holy Ghost, answered, they had not herd whither there were a holy Ghost, so they would answer if they were demanded have you received the presence and Comfort of the Spirit? we have never known what it means,
and that sometimes till death, as with pride, passion, or strange effectes of melancholly, and these how euer they pant and breath after the sence of Gods presence,
and that sometime till death, as with pride, passion, or strange effects of melancholy, and these how ever they pant and breath After the sense of God's presence,
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Yet to all these there is cause of comfort when there is a sence of the absence and want thereof, its a true signe of life when there is complayning of weaknesse of the spirits in wearinesse or sicknesse,
Yet to all these there is cause of Comfort when there is a sense of the absence and want thereof, its a true Signen of life when there is complaining of weakness of the spirits in weariness or sickness,
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as Dauid in many Psalmes, Hast thou shut vp thy tender mercies in displeasure, And hast thou forgotten to be mercifull, wilt thou absent thy selfe for euer? Psal. 51.8. Make me to heare ioy and gladnesse, that the bones which thou hast broken may reioyce.
as David in many Psalms, Hast thou shut up thy tender Mercies in displeasure, And hast thou forgotten to be merciful, wilt thou absent thy self for ever? Psalm 51.8. Make me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
Restore me to the ioy of thy saluation, and stablish me with thy free spirit, &c. O Dauld where is all the state, riches, strength, fortitude, the comfort of thy wife, children, friendes, &c. that thou art thus off the hinges? Where is the glory of a Crowne, Diademe or Kingdome, that none of all these will comfort thy heart,
Restore me to the joy of thy salvation, and establish me with thy free Spirit, etc. O Old where is all the state, riches, strength, fortitude, the Comfort of thy wife, children, Friends, etc. that thou art thus off the hinges? Where is the glory of a Crown, Diadem or Kingdom, that none of all these will Comfort thy heart,
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Delay no time, spare no labour nor cost to seek him, goe to the watchmen, enquire and search with all diligence, lye not in thy bed of securitie, seeke him in the vse of all his Ordinances, Ministery, Sacraments, Prayer, examine the cause why hee absents himselfe, humble thy soule with godly sorrow, confesse thine vnworthinesse, renew thy couenants, vowes,
delay no time, spare no labour nor cost to seek him, go to the watchmen, inquire and search with all diligence, lie not in thy Bed of security, seek him in the use of all his Ordinances, Ministry, Sacraments, Prayer, examine the cause why he absents himself, humble thy soul with godly sorrow, confess thine unworthiness, renew thy Covenants, vows,
and he will at the last be intreated, as he was of the Spouse shee found him tooke hold of him and would not let him goe, &c. 5. Godly sorrow sets the heart on worke to mourne, for the want of the meanes, especially the ministery of the word and Sacraments.
and he will At the last be entreated, as he was of the Spouse she found him took hold of him and would not let him go, etc. 5. Godly sorrow sets the heart on work to mourn, for the want of the means, especially the Ministry of the word and Sacraments.
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yet there they sate downe and wept when they remembered Sion, they hanged their Harpes vpon the Willowes, &c. and said (when the Babilonians in scorne called for a song, a song,
yet there they sat down and wept when they remembered Sion, they hanged their Harps upon the Willows, etc. and said (when the Babylonians in scorn called for a song, a song,
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an Hebrew song,) How shall wee sing, a song of the Lord in a strange land? Admirable were the affections of the Church to the Ministers in the dayes of the Fathers vnder these Heathenish persecuting Emperours, who when their Ministers, guides and leaders were taken from them, came out as if distracted,
an Hebrew song,) How shall we sing, a song of the Lord in a strange land? Admirable were the affections of the Church to the Ministers in the days of the Father's under these Heathenish persecuting emperors, who when their Ministers, guides and leaders were taken from them, Come out as if distracted,
and Lord vouchsafe this mercy to vs thy poore Ministers, that our eyes might but see such happy dayes, that the people might haue Dauids spirit, who when he was exiled his natiue Countrey,
and Lord vouchsafe this mercy to us thy poor Ministers, that our eyes might but see such happy days, that the people might have David Spirit, who when he was exiled his native Country,
and though not ignorant of that blessed promise which GOD makes to his Church, when they were in captiuity, that hee would bee a little Sanctuary to the• in the countries where they shall come;
and though not ignorant of that blessed promise which GOD makes to his Church, when they were in captivity, that he would be a little Sanctuary to the• in the countries where they shall come;
yet his blessed heare breaks forth into that patheticall acclamation, O Lord of hostes, how amiable are thy Tabernacles, That his soule fainted for the courts of the Lord.
yet his blessed hear breaks forth into that pathetical acclamation, Oh Lord of hosts, how amiable Are thy Tabernacles, That his soul fainted for the Courts of the Lord.
as also that the sparrow & swallow were happy, that might build their nests, and lay their young by his Altars, &c. This liuely affection is in euery one of Christs blessed members:
as also that the sparrow & swallow were happy, that might built their nests, and lay their young by his Altars, etc. This lively affection is in every one of Christ blessed members:
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After they haue begotten them thus, they doe not as the Estridge, which leaues her eggs in the sand, to bee scattered by the foote, but as gentle spirituall nurses cherish these children;
After they have begotten them thus, they do not as the Ostrich, which leaves her eggs in the sand, to be scattered by the foot, but as gentle spiritual Nurse's cherish these children;
and therefore as new borne babes they desire, and in want thereof will cry for the sincere milke of the word, that they may grow thereby, as euery creature doth in nature.
and Therefore as new born babes they desire, and in want thereof will cry for the sincere milk of the word, that they may grow thereby, as every creature does in nature.
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They know that this is the food of the soule, and therefore rather then they will want this blessed Manna, they will as Iacob, send into Gen. 12.2. Egypt for food;
They know that this is the food of the soul, and Therefore rather then they will want this blessed Manna, they will as Iacob, send into Gen. 12.2. Egypt for food;
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and as candles & torches, spend and consume themselues in giuing light to this darke Egyptian world, & therefore shall as starres shine most resplendently in glory for euer and euer: Besides, God hath appointed them in Christ his stead, to seeke and saue what is lost;
and as Candles & Torches, spend and consume themselves in giving Light to this dark Egyptian world, & Therefore shall as Stars shine most resplendently in glory for ever and ever: Beside, God hath appointed them in christ his stead, to seek and save what is lost;
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and a signe of sauing grace, as our Sauiour said, when thou art conuerted, strengthen thy brethren ) but these are like the butterflye, which flyes frō flowre to flowre to adorne, bespangle & beautifie her wings;
and a Signen of Saving grace, as our Saviour said, when thou art converted, strengthen thy brothers) but these Are like the butterfly, which flies from flower to flower to adorn, bespangle & beautify her wings;
so these goe from Sermon to Sermon, to know something to be able to discourse & finde table talke, (which is meere Vanity. ) If the honour & glory of the Highest were their ayme in the saluation of their soules,
so these go from Sermon to Sermon, to know something to be able to discourse & find table talk, (which is mere Vanity.) If the honour & glory of the Highest were their aim in the salvation of their Souls,
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Simon Magus will follow the Apostles at the heeles, professe he beleeues, admire and desire to haue power to exhibite the visible gifts of the holy Ghost,
Simon Magus will follow the Apostles At the heals, profess he believes, admire and desire to have power to exhibit the visible Gifts of the holy Ghost,
and will be ready at euery turne to helpe them in their bodies with cure in Physicke, in their estates to helpe them out of straites, dangers, troubles, &c. O then they cry out, a blessed Minister, who would not heare him:
and will be ready At every turn to help them in their bodies with cure in Physic, in their estates to help them out of straits, dangers, Troubles, etc. O then they cry out, a blessed Minister, who would not hear him:
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but if hee be poore, and neede their ayde, then they forsake him as Demas did Paul; and if euer the complaint of the Apostle were just, it is now of Professors, al men seeke their owne,
but if he be poor, and need their aid, then they forsake him as Demas did Paul; and if ever the complaint of the Apostle were just, it is now of Professors, all men seek their own,
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if hee speake any thing against Diana, then Demetrius the silu•• Smith raiseth tumults in defence of his shrines, and cryes out, great is Diana of the Ephesians:
if he speak any thing against Diana, then Demetrius the silu•• Smith Raiseth tumults in defence of his shrines, and cries out, great is Diana of the Ephesians:
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yet they cease not to follow him with secret whisperings in corners, where the Deuill hath prepared sit eares to attend, that hee may further his own stratagems to keepe their soules vnder his vassalage, till the hand of the Ciuill or Ecclesiastical Magistrate drawes foorth the sword of Iustice to dissipate such hypocrites,
yet they cease not to follow him with secret whisperings in corners, where the devil hath prepared fit ears to attend, that he may further his own stratagems to keep their Souls under his vassalage, till the hand of the Civil or Ecclesiastical Magistrate draws forth the sword of justice to dissipate such Hypocrites,
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like the Athenians which would heare Paul, and inquire the meaning of his doctrine, because (say they) he brings strange things to our eares, & it was their delight and life to heart and tell newes;
like the Athenians which would hear Paul, and inquire the meaning of his Doctrine, Because (say they) he brings strange things to our ears, & it was their delight and life to heart and tell news;
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But Lord, where are these mourners for the want of this spirituall Manna? For the most part it may bee saide as those to the Prophet, the Land is pleasant, as thou my Lord seest, but the waters are bitter:
But Lord, where Are these mourners for the want of this spiritual Manna? For the most part it may be said as those to the Prophet, the Land is pleasant, as thou my Lord See, but the waters Are bitter:
so men when they come into this Kingdome, choose pleasant situations, and fertile soyles, but their waters (if any) are bitter, all their care is for a body, a body;
so men when they come into this Kingdom, choose pleasant situations, and fertile soils, but their waters (if any) Are bitter, all their care is for a body, a body;
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Lord awaken their hearts to consider their miserie, and bewaile it, that it may appeare to their soules, that this grace hath possessed their hearts to their eternal consolation.
Lord awaken their hearts to Consider their misery, and bewail it, that it may appear to their Souls, that this grace hath possessed their hearts to their Eternal consolation.
And Ieremiah wisheth, Oh that mine head were a fountaine of teares, and mine eyes riuers of water, that I might weep day and night for the slaine of the daughter of my people, &c. Thus the good seruants of God called vp their hearts to the performance of this duty,
And Jeremiah wishes, O that mine head were a fountain of tears, and mine eyes Rivers of water, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people, etc. Thus the good Servants of God called up their hearts to the performance of this duty,
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1. Because it is an indelible marke of a childe of the Highest, and by which the destroying Angel knowes to reserue them 〈 ◊ 〉 the vengeance and wrath of God, which burnes like a consuming fire to the bottome of hell,
1. Because it is an indelible mark of a child of the Highest, and by which the destroying Angel knows to reserve them 〈 ◊ 〉 the vengeance and wrath of God, which burns like a consuming fire to the bottom of hell,
and cannot be quenched, and shall consume the earth with her increase, &c. but hauing this marke and character vpon their fore-heads, that mourne and cry for all the abominatious that be done in the middest of Ierusalem, when these were thus marked, the other Angels had charge to goe after him through the citty, let your eye spare none, nor haue pitty:
and cannot be quenched, and shall consume the earth with her increase, etc. but having this mark and character upon their foreheads, that mourn and cry for all the abominatious that be done in the midst of Ierusalem, when these were thus marked, the other Angels had charge to go After him through the City, let your eye spare none, nor have pity:
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except carnal and worldly sorrow, of which the land is full, (such as that of the Israelites, when they howled vpon their beddes for corne and wine ) because they are abridged and disappointed of their wonted profites and pleasures,
except carnal and worldly sorrow, of which the land is full, (such as that of the Israelites, when they howled upon their Beds for corn and wine) Because they Are abridged and disappointed of their wonted profits and pleasures,
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Paul sayth, It is heard certainely, that there is fornication amongst you, and such fornication as is not once named amongst the Gentiles, that one should haue his Fathers wife:
Paul say, It is herd Certainly, that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not once nam among the Gentiles, that one should have his Father's wife:
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And yee are puffed vp, and haue not rather sorrowed, &c. as if he should haue said, it is your sinne that you haue not applyed it to your hearts to mourne, that God is so dishonored amongst you.
And ye Are puffed up, and have not rather sorrowed, etc. as if he should have said, it is your sin that you have not applied it to your hearts to mourn, that God is so dishonoured among you.
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and pronounceth a woe vpon vs if wee doe it not, and threatneth vengeance to all such as in these times sit vpon their merry pinnes, giuing themselues to feasting, drinking,
and pronounceth a woe upon us if we do it not, and threatens vengeance to all such as in these times fit upon their merry pins, giving themselves to feasting, drinking,
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and jollity•, cleane contrary to Gods Commaundement and charge which he expresseth by the prophet Isay, Is. 22.12.14 In that day did the Lord of Hosts call to weeping and mourning, cutting of bayre and guirding with sackcloth:
and jollity•, clean contrary to God's Commandment and charge which he Expresses by the Prophet Saiah, Is. 22.12.14 In that day did the Lord of Hosts call to weeping and mourning, cutting of bayre and girding with Sackcloth:
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By which the Lord expresseth his vnapeasable wrath against this detestable iniquitie after the manner of an Oath, that no sacrifice shall purge that sinne: So the Lord sweareth of Elies house,
By which the Lord Expresses his vnapeasable wrath against this detestable iniquity After the manner of an Oath, that no sacrifice shall purge that sin: So the Lord Sweareth of Ely's house,
for the intollerable wickednesse of his sonnes, That hee hath sworne concerning Elies house that the impietie thereof shall not be expiated with sacrifice nor offering for euer.
for the intolerable wickedness of his Sons, That he hath sworn Concerning Elies house that the impiety thereof shall not be expiated with sacrifice nor offering for ever.
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and that no power shall deliuer or free them from the vengeance, for he is the Lord of hostes. But alas a man may take a Torch and seeke through Ierusalem, yea through Sion vntill his strength fayleth, and his spirits agitated,
and that no power shall deliver or free them from the vengeance, for he is the Lord of hosts. But alas a man may take a Torch and seek through Ierusalem, yea through Sion until his strength Faileth, and his spirits agitated,
Notwithstanding the Almighty cals them from this, and pronunceth seuerall woes against such, Woe be to those that rise earely in the morning to follow strong drinke,
Notwithstanding the Almighty calls them from this, and pronounceth several woes against such, Woe be to those that rise early in the morning to follow strong drink,
Let their condition be what it will, aswell hee that sitteth vpon the Throne, as he that worketh at the Anuill, shall goe thither downe together, Consider yee jovall and roaring laddes of this age, that delight in nothing but feasting, drinking and merryment,
Let their condition be what it will, aswell he that Sitteth upon the Throne, as he that works At the Anvil, shall go thither down together, Consider ye jovall and roaring lads of this age, that delight in nothing but feasting, drinking and merriment,
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When you shall see Abraham, Math. 8.11.12. Isaac, and Iacob with all the Patriarkes, Prophets, Apostles, yea all the faithfull in the kingdome of heauen,
When you shall see Abraham, Math. 8.11.12. Isaac, and Iacob with all the Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles, yea all the faithful in the Kingdom of heaven,
and I vvill bring sackcloth vpon all loynes, and baldnesse vpon euery head, and I vvill make it as the mourning of an onely soune and the end thereof as a bitter day.
and I will bring Sackcloth upon all loins, and baldness upon every head, and I will make it as the mourning of an only soune and the end thereof as a bitter day.
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But are these mourners the onely beloued ones of the highest charactered and stamped with the speciall marke of Adoptions Alas then how few shall be saued from the stroke and plague of the destroying Angell whe• Gods wrath is let lose? Assuredly they are like blacke Svva••• or the Phoenix almost:
But Are these mourners the only Beloved ones of the highest charactered and stamped with the special mark of Adoptions Alas then how few shall be saved from the stroke and plague of the destroying Angel whe• God's wrath is let loose? Assuredly they Are like black Svva••• or the Phoenix almost:
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Where are those that vvater their couche• vvith teares euery night vvith David? That set some times apar• to bewayle the abominations o• this sinnefull age & Iland, especially that sequester times for fasting and prayer, that stand i• the gap, to auert the iudgements of God that iustly han• ouer our heads for our sinnes:
Where Are those that water their couche• with tears every night with David? That Set Some times apar• to bewail the abominations o• this sinful age & Island, especially that sequester times for fasting and prayer, that stand i• the gap, to avert the Judgments of God that justly han• over our Heads for our Sins:
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Y•• that are the Lorals remembrante•• giue him no rest, vntill he set vp Si•• the prayse of the vvorld, I dare not say with Ieremie: Iere. 12.11 There is 〈 ◊ 〉 man that layeth it to ••cart:
Y•• that Are the Lorals remembrante•• give him no rest, until he Set up Si•• the praise of the world, I Dare not say with Ieremie: Jeremiah 12.11 There is 〈 ◊ 〉 man that Layeth it to ••cart:
or with Isaiah, Isai. 64.7 There is no man that calleth vpon Gods name, or that stirreth vp himselfe to lay hold on him: Or with Ezechiel 22.30. There is no man that standeth vp in the gappe.
or with Isaiah, Isaiah 64.7 There is no man that calls upon God's name, or that stirs up himself to lay hold on him: Or with Ezechiel 22.30. There is no man that Stands up in the gap.
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1. That the miseries and distresses of the Churches of God should affect the heart of each true member of the Church, is manifest to bee not contingent onely, but necessary. First from examples:
1. That the misery's and Distresses of the Churches of God should affect the heart of each true member of the Church, is manifest to be not contingent only, but necessary. First from Examples:
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It is recorded of famous Nehemiah, that though he liued in Persia in the Court of Artaxerxes being his Cupbearer, and in high estimation and honour with him,
It is recorded of famous Nehemiah, that though he lived in Persiam in the Court of Artaxerxes being his Cupbearer, and in high estimation and honour with him,
yet when he heard of the calamitie of the Iewes, then the onely people of God, hee was so affected with their oppression and miserie, that as a man oppressed with griefe he sate downe & wept, fasted, prayed, and mourned sundri• dayes together:
yet when he herd of the calamity of the Iewes, then the only people of God, he was so affected with their oppression and misery, that as a man oppressed with grief he sat down & wept, fasted, prayed, and mourned sundri• days together:
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Yea so great wa• his griefe that his spirits we• dejected, & it appeared so in hi• countenance that the king could not but take notice of it, & that it was not bodily sicknes but griefe of minde.
Yea so great wa• his grief that his spirits we• dejected, & it appeared so in hi• countenance that the King could not but take notice of it, & that it was not bodily sickness but grief of mind.
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The like is said of Daniel, though for his owne particular condition in respect of outward preferment hee had cause of ioy, being chiefe President vnder the great Monarches succeeding each other Nabachadnezar, Dan. 5.29. and 6.2.
The like is said of daniel, though for his own particular condition in respect of outward preferment he had cause of joy, being chief President under the great Monarchs succeeding each other Nabachadnezar, Dan. 5.29. and 6.2.
Balshazar, and Darius: yet considering the calamitie that the Church was, and had beene in a long time, he mourned three vvhole vveeks together in in which space he eate no pleasant meate,
Belshazzar, and Darius: yet considering the calamity that the Church was, and had been in a long time, he mourned three Whole weeks together in in which Molle he eat no pleasant meat,
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And those that feast and are frolicke in the miscries of Sion the Lord threatens with a most heauie woe, &c. They lye and siretch themselues vpon beds of Ivory,
And those that feast and Are frolic in the miscries of Sion the Lord threatens with a most heavy woe, etc. They lie and siretch themselves upon Beds of Ivory,
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Oh that all such as sit at ease and sleepe, snugge in the miseries of the Church, would but consider and lay to heart this dreadfull threatning of the immortall God,
O that all such as fit At ease and sleep, snug in the misery's of the Church, would but Consider and lay to heart this dreadful threatening of the immortal God,
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& teares with fasting without ceasing vntill the Lord returne and haue mercie vpon his poore desolate Spouse: Little consider wee that our turne may be next.
& tears with fasting without ceasing until the Lord return and have mercy upon his poor desolate Spouse: Little Consider we that our turn may be next.
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that is, hee hath his share in all the wants, necessities, streights, & miseries, that all his members in all parts of the world sustaine and endure for he is not in want, saith August: August in Ps. 75. in regard of any misery,
that is, he hath his share in all the Wants, necessities, straights, & misery's, that all his members in all parts of the world sustain and endure for he is not in want, Says August: August in Ps. 75. in regard of any misery,
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The Iesuites Rhemists in their marginall notes vpon this place affirme, that Christ did not suffer all that was necessarie for mans freedome for sinne;
The Iesuites Rhemists in their marginal notes upon this place affirm, that christ did not suffer all that was necessary for men freedom for sin;
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but left much to be suffered by his members, especially men of principall note, and hence grew their Diabelicall Supererogation, Satisfactory paines, and Indulgences kept in the Churches Treasures, a Cow that giues as good and store of milke as any in the Popes deiery,
but left much to be suffered by his members, especially men of principal note, and hence grew their Diabelicall Supererogation, Satisfactory pains, and Indulgences kept in the Churches Treasures, a Cow that gives as good and store of milk as any in the Popes deiery,
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But that this glosse corrupts the text, and cannot be the intention of the Apostle, is apparent: 1. Because that doctrine of Popery is contrary to the analogie of faith,
But that this gloss corrupts the text, and cannot be the intention of the Apostle, is apparent: 1. Because that Doctrine of Popery is contrary to the analogy of faith,
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and the chastisement of i• peace was layde vpon him, and by 〈 ◊ 〉 stripes we are healed, &c. And th• Evangelist sayth, that when o•• blessed Sauiour Ioh. 19.30. had tasted the vineger, he said, It is finished: what better testimony then of the Son of God himselfe? and if finished, what need any more propitiatorie sacrifices? Many other texts of Scripture might be alleadged, some whereof I annexe in the margent for brevities sake, to be read at mens leasures. 2. Augustine is flat against this sense,
and the chastisement of i• peace was laid upon him, and by 〈 ◊ 〉 stripes we Are healed, etc. And th• Evangelist say, that when o•• blessed Saviour John 19.30. had tasted the vinegar, he said, It is finished: what better testimony then of the Son of God himself? and if finished, what need any more propitiatory Sacrifices? Many other texts of Scripture might be alleged, Some whereof I annex in the margin for brevities sake, to be read At men's leisures. 2. Augustine is flat against this sense,
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Doctor Fulke in his answer to the Rhemists, alleadgeth Chrysostome vpon this text, homil. 4. Ambrose and Theodoret, yea their owne Writers are against them, a Pope could say, The iust receiue, not giue crownes:
Doctor Fulke in his answer to the Rhemists, allegeth Chrysostom upon this text, Homily. 4. Ambrose and Theodoret, yea their own Writers Are against them, a Pope could say, The just receive, not give crowns:
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3. The next verse declares this, for he did thus suffer, according to the dispensation giuen him of God, and it is euident, hee was giuen to edifie, not to redeeme the Church.
3. The next verse declares this, for he did thus suffer, according to the Dispensation given him of God, and it is evident, he was given to edify, not to Redeem the Church.
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and this is principally intended by the Apostle, for it is questionlesse, that Christ doth so feele the calamities of his people, that he esteems them in that respect to bee his owne miseries,
and this is principally intended by the Apostle, for it is questionless, that christ does so feel the calamities of his people, that he esteems them in that respect to be his own misery's,
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as hath been proued by variety of Scriptures before, and vndoubtedly from hence came that witty distinction of Christs sufferings, into the sufferings he endured in his own Person,
as hath been proved by variety of Scriptures before, and undoubtedly from hence Come that witty distinction of Christ sufferings, into the sufferings he endured in his own Person,
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2. It is as true, that euery member of the Chusch, wherof Christ is the Head, must of necessity (or else no true member of the Head Christ) sympathize with their particular fellow members in all their wealth and woe,
2. It is as true, that every member of the Church, whereof christ is the Head, must of necessity (or Else no true member of the Head christ) sympathise with their particular fellow members in all their wealth and woe,
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O Lord if this be true, where are there any true members of Christ to be found in this age, let mee but finde such a man or woman, that when they see Christs members.
O Lord if this be true, where Are there any true members of christ to be found in this age, let me but find such a man or woman, that when they see Christ members.
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and cryest not out vnder the afflictions of the poorest true beleeuer, and expressest not thy sorrow by thine earnest indeauour to ease the crosse & affliction? what? liuing members,
and Christ not out under the afflictions of the Poorest true believer, and expressest not thy sorrow by thine earnest endeavour to ease the cross & affliction? what? living members,
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where is the zeale of Moses, blot me out of the booke of life, rather then destroying this people, the heathen should insult and say, because God was not able to bring his people into Canaan, therefore hee destroyde them in wildernesse, it was Gods Name that stroke Moses at the heart,
where is the zeal of Moses, blot me out of the book of life, rather then destroying this people, the heathen should insult and say, Because God was not able to bring his people into Canaan, Therefore he destroyed them in Wilderness, it was God's Name that stroke Moses At the heart,
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Oh the miseries & woes of infinite millions of men and women, with whom it is all one what conditiō befals the Church or any particular member thereof.
O the misery's & woes of infinite millions of men and women, with whom it is all one what condition befalls the Church or any particular member thereof.
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Were old Eli & his daughter the wife of Phineas now aliue, would not the captivity of the Arke be their deaths, to heare of the desolations that are made in that famous and most auncient Church of Bohemia, and her sister the Palatine, with other partes thus wasted and depopulated, the Name of the Lord of hostes to be dishonoured by that relation which our adversaries make of the victories, triumphs and successes had by that Popish and Iherian faction,
Were old Eli & his daughter the wife of Phinehas now alive, would not the captivity of the Ark be their death's, to hear of the desolations that Are made in that famous and most ancient Church of Bohemia, and her sister the Palatine, with other parts thus wasted and depopulated, the Name of the Lord of hosts to be dishonoured by that Relation which our Adversaries make of the victories, Triumphos and Successes had by that Popish and Iherian faction,
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and that vnnaturally by the Natiues and Popish English, which should bee his Maiesties loyall subiects in this Iland But alas what doe I insist vpon these reasons to incite vs to commiserate the afflictions of the Churches of Christ abroad, great is the dishonour of God at home euen in this Kingdome,
and that unnaturally by the Natives and Popish English, which should be his Majesties loyal Subjects in this Island But alas what do I insist upon these Reasons to incite us to commiserate the afflictions of the Churches of christ abroad, great is the dishonour of God At home even in this Kingdom,
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& the state of both Sion and Ierusalem is so miserable, that it giues vs just cause (oh that wee had their affections) to cry out, mine eye droppeth, &c. Oh that we had not onely cause to say with the Prophet Ieremie, Because of eathes the land mourneth, but we haue just occasion to say with the Lord by the Prophet Hosea, that God hath a controuersie with vs,
& the state of both Sion and Ierusalem is so miserable, that it gives us just cause (o that we had their affections) to cry out, mine eye drops, etc. O that we had not only cause to say with the Prophet Ieremie, Because of eathes the land Mourneth, but we have just occasion to say with the Lord by the Prophet Hosea, that God hath a controversy with us,
and all that are therein shall be cut off, with the beasts of the field, &c. I may adde, the abominable drunkennesse, oppression, idolatry, with swarmes of those Locusts, the Friers, Priests,
and all that Are therein shall be Cut off, with the beasts of the field, etc. I may add, the abominable Drunkenness, oppression, idolatry, with swarms of those Locusts, the Friars, Priests,
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and that Ignatian brood the Iesuites, swarming in euery corner by scores, seducing and beguiling vnstable soules, robbing and impouerishing not only the poore Natiues, but the whole Kingdome, by their intollerable exactions, it is almost incredible, the masse and summes of money that they daily rake together, I could not beleeue it vntill I saw it by probable demonstrations, that at the least 500000 pound sterling and vpward of treasure, is exhausted out of this poore Kingdome yearely, to maintaine that woful generation at home,
and that Ignatian brood the Iesuites, swarming in every corner by scores, seducing and beguiling unstable Souls, robbing and impoverishing not only the poor Natives, but the Whole Kingdom, by their intolerable exactions, it is almost incredible, the mass and sums of money that they daily rake together, I could not believe it until I saw it by probable demonstrations, that At the least 500000 pound sterling and upward of treasure, is exhausted out of this poor Kingdom yearly, to maintain that woeful generation At home,
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& their insolencie increaseth so fast, and our sinnes provoking the Highest in such degree, that except wee prepare to meet the Lord by speedy repentance, as the Eternal himselfe adviseth his people, what may we looke for,
& their insolency increases so fast, and our Sins provoking the Highest in such degree, that except we prepare to meet the Lord by speedy Repentance, as the Eternal himself adviseth his people, what may we look for,
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but some bloudy massacres, as in Paris and Vastie in the dayes of Charles the ninth in France; or at Antvverpe in the Netherlands, or else some other grieuous judgments another way.
but Some bloody massacres, as in paris and Vasty in the days of Charles the ninth in France; or At Antvverpe in the Netherlands, or Else Some other grievous Judgments Another Way.
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why doe you not imploy rhe Churches weapons, which are praeces & lachrymae, to implore his Maiestie and the State, for reformation of these horrible and detestable abominations, GOD perswade your hearts to this, I know it is the desire of sundry of your soules to see the prosperitie of Bethell and Zion, & the ruine and desolation of Bethauen and Babell; and you Right Honorable, the Nobility & State of this Kingdome, pardon the importunity of these rude lines,
why do you not employ rhe Churches weapons, which Are praeces & lachrymae, to implore his Majesty and the State, for Reformation of these horrible and detestable abominations, GOD persuade your hearts to this, I know it is the desire of sundry of your Souls to see the Prosperity of Bethell and Zion, & the ruin and desolation of Bethany and Babel; and you Right Honourable, the Nobilt & State of this Kingdom, pardon the importunity of these rude lines,
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and let them incite your noble spirits, to intreat our God by vnfeigned and carnest supplications & prayers, with strong cryes and teares, as our blessed Sauiour (restified by the Author to the Hebrevves ) did in the dayes of his flesh. As also beseech his Vice-gerent our dread Soueraigne, (whom the almighty long continue) to driue out these Canaauites, which are thornes in our eyes, and goades in our sides:
and let them incite your noble spirits, to entreat our God by unfeigned and carnest supplications & Prayers, with strong cries and tears, as our blessed Saviour (restified by the Author to the Hebrews) did in the days of his Flesh. As also beseech his Vicegerent our dread Sovereign, (whom the almighty long continue) to driven out these Canaanites, which Are thorns in our eyes, and goads in our sides:
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and the Lord giue his Highnesse a heart to pitty vs, and vouchsafe him the zeale of his House and Glory like of that worthy Iosiah, the Paragon of the world to effect it,
and the Lord give his Highness a heart to pity us, and vouchsafe him the zeal of his House and Glory like of that worthy Josiah, the Paragon of the world to Effect it,
and to see the erection of the House of our God, and advancing the Kingdome of Christ, that hee may bee blessed in his blessed soule, body, government, and posteritie;
and to see the erection of the House of our God, and advancing the Kingdom of christ, that he may be blessed in his blessed soul, body, government, and posterity;
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3. And lastly this godly sorrow affecteth the heart to bewayle & mourne for the threatning anger and wrath of God, it is true that anger in man is a perturbation or passion in the minde,
3. And lastly this godly sorrow affects the heart to bewail & mourn for the threatening anger and wrath of God, it is true that anger in man is a perturbation or passion in the mind,
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for my owne part I am of opinion that anger and wrath are properly in his highnesse, not improperly and by way of Anthropopatie as the most haue thought:
for my own part I am of opinion that anger and wrath Are properly in his highness, not improperly and by Way of Anthropopatie as the most have Thought:
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Who knoweth the power of thy wrath, and according to thy feare is thine indignation, as if he should say, no man is able to conceiue thy wrath nor know sufficiently to feare thee proportionable to thine indignation.
Who Knoweth the power of thy wrath, and according to thy Fear is thine Indignation, as if he should say, no man is able to conceive thy wrath nor know sufficiently to Fear thee proportionable to thine Indignation.
and the bils melt, burnes vp the world, & those that dvvel therein, vvho can stand before his vvrath? or vvho can abide the fiercenesse thereof, it is povvred out like fire: Deut. 4.2. It teares the rockes, and rents the mountaines in sunder:
and the bills melt, burns up the world, & those that dwell therein, who can stand before his wrath? or who can abide the fierceness thereof, it is powered out like fire: Deuteronomy 4.2. It tears the Rocks, and rends the Mountains in sunder:
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And to the infinitenesse and exequisitenesse of it, Moses compares it to a consuming fire, & addeth that it burnes vnquenchably to the bottome of hell:
And to the infiniteness and exequisitenesse of it, Moses compares it to a consuming fire, & adds that it burns unquenchably to the bottom of hell:
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Varietie of examples proue this past and present, as Gods foredamning and reprobating so infinite millions of people following Adam with such inconceiueable and inutterable plagues and iudgements vpon himselfe and his:
Variety of Examples prove this past and present, as God's foredamning and reprobating so infinite millions of people following Adam with such inconceiveable and inutterable plagues and Judgments upon himself and his:
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drowning of the olde world, burning of Sodome and Gomorrah, Admah, & Zeboni, ouerwhelming and swallowing vp Pharaoh and his hoste in the sea, leauing all the Gentils in a most forlorne & desperate condition by the space of foure thousand yeares,
drowning of the old world, burning of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah, & Zeboni, overwhelming and swallowing up Pharaoh and his host in the sea, leaving all the Gentiles in a most forlorn & desperate condition by the Molle of foure thousand Years,
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The tortures of afflicted consciences plainely explicate this point, what rending of clothes, and hayre sorrowes and teares with outcryes & sighes proceed from their racked consciences in their desperate condition that their spirits are disabbed to support them;
The tortures of afflicted Consciences plainly explicate this point, what rending of clothes, and hair sorrows and tears with Outcries & sighs proceed from their racked Consciences in their desperate condition that their spirits Are disabbed to support them;
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Lastly the infinite miseries and calamities that as a floud doth continually break in vpon the particular bodies of men in diseases and sickenesses which they are infinitely surprized with all,
Lastly the infinite misery's and calamities that as a flood does continually break in upon the particular bodies of men in diseases and Sicknesses which they Are infinitely surprised with all,
as the stone, strangurie, gowte, palsies, apoplexies, agues, and other molestations vpon their goods, vanitie mutation and losses, vpon their good name, infamies, disgraces, shame, scandall, and reproach:
as the stone, strangury, gout, palsies, Apoplexies, Fevers, and other molestations upon their goods, vanity mutation and losses, upon their good name, infamies, disgraces, shame, scandal, and reproach:
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& all the kindreds of the earth shall mourne, and the crie of the damned and reprobate world in all the foure corners thereof shall cry Mountaines couer vs and rockes crush vs to peeces, & breake all our bones that wee may neuer appeare before his presence, for the day of his vvrath is come & vvho can stand:
& all the kindreds of the earth shall mourn, and the cry of the damned and Reprobate world in all the foure corners thereof shall cry Mountains cover us and Rocks crush us to Pieces, & break all our bones that we may never appear before his presence, for the day of his wrath is come & who can stand:
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1. When GOD leaues his Church without Prophets, for as the eternall puts in the forefront of the signes of his speciall fauour I will giue or send them Prophets according to mine owne heart,
1. When GOD leaves his Church without prophets, for as the Eternal puts in the forefront of the Signs of his special favour I will give or send them prophets according to mine own heart,
so when he meanes a plague with a mischiefe to any state, ordinarily the Lord takes away his righteous seruants from the euill to come, obserue the lamentation of the Church There is not one Prophet left to tell vvhen these things shall haue an end, or when God sends them many false Prophets,
so when he means a plague with a mischief to any state, ordinarily the Lord Takes away his righteous Servants from the evil to come, observe the lamentation of the Church There is not one Prophet left to tell when these things shall have an end, or when God sends them many false prophets,
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& but few faithfull, it was ominous to Israel and Ahab when there were foure hundred false Prophets to ouerbeare one good honest Michaiah by whom the Deuill seduced Ahab, and doth ordinarily seduce Kings, kingdomes and publike states, Sycophants, Parasites and flatterers, of whom Ieremiah complained in his time in that Patheticall acclamation:
& but few faithful, it was ominous to Israel and Ahab when there were foure hundred false prophets to overbear one good honest Michaiah by whom the devil seduced Ahab, and does ordinarily seduce Kings, kingdoms and public states, sycophants, Parasites and Flatterers, of whom Jeremiah complained in his time in that Pathetical acclamation:
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and the Lords dealing formerly with his owne people, and the menaces of his most righteous law against such sins as are frequent & ordinary howsoeuer they haue no propheticall and immediate spirit of reuelation to foretell things to come, (as extraordinarie Prophets in former times) yet if they with one consent, with instance and earnestnesse doe foretell & that in diuers places, vpon obseruation of Gods former dealing who is immutable, it is time for the world to awake & consider,
and the lords dealing formerly with his own people, and the menaces of his most righteous law against such Sins as Are frequent & ordinary howsoever they have no prophetical and immediate Spirit of Revelation to foretell things to come, (as extraordinary prophets in former times) yet if they with one consent, with instance and earnestness do foretell & that in diverse places, upon observation of God's former dealing who is immutable, it is time for the world to awake & Consider,
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for as Ames saith The Lord will doe nothing but he will reueale his secrets to his seruants the Prophets, and God will ratifie their righteous menaces, howsoeuer this sinfull age esteeme of them.
for as Ames Says The Lord will do nothing but he will reveal his secrets to his Servants the prophets, and God will ratify their righteous menaces, howsoever this sinful age esteem of them.
and such like, especially when there is a sting and curse of hardnesse of heart not to make a good vse of them when the heart is not bent towards the Almightie nor yeelds to him in this godly sorrow,
and such like, especially when there is a sting and curse of hardness of heart not to make a good use of them when the heart is not bent towards the Almighty nor yields to him in this godly sorrow,
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and may not we say as Ieremie, sed non deluerunt, but they haue not sorrovved? But it may be said of vs as the drunkarde saith of himselfe They haue smitten me, but I was not sicke:
and may not we say as Ieremie, sed non deluerunt, but they have not sorrowed? But it may be said of us as the drunkard Says of himself They have smitten me, but I was not sick:
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Ansvv. Because when the iust and most almightie God begins to correct a Nation, and they stoope not nor bend vnder his correcting hand, hee will neuer desist til he bend or breake them• as himselfe saith to the Iewes If yee vvalke stubbornely against me I vvill vvalke stubbornely against you and plague you yet seuen times more for your sinnes, &c. Most liuely doth the Prophet A••• expresse this, I haue sent you cleanenesse of teeth, mill-devves,
Answer Because when the just and most almighty God begins to correct a nation, and they stoop not nor bend under his correcting hand, he will never desist till he bend or break them• as himself Says to the Iewes If ye walk stubbornly against me I will walk stubbornly against you and plague you yet seuen times more for your Sins, etc. Most lively does the Prophet A••• express this, I have sent you cleanenesse of teeth, mill-devves,
Seing therfore these symptomes and characters of Gods fearefull indignation, are vpon vs, euen vpon this miserable Iland, what cause haue wee to cry out with the Prophet, will thine anger neuer cease? hast thou forgotten to be mercifull? hast thou shut vp thy mercies in displeasure? And to pray convert vs vnto thee, and shevv to vs thy ioyfull face,
Sing Therefore these symptoms and characters of God's fearful Indignation, Are upon us, even upon this miserable Island, what cause have we to cry out with the Prophet, will thine anger never cease? hast thou forgotten to be merciful? hast thou shut up thy Mercies in displeasure? And to pray convert us unto thee, and show to us thy joyful face,
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to obserue that which the Lord calls vpon vs for, by Ioel: if we would haue the Lord returne and leaue a blessing behinde him, to sanctifle a fast, and humble our selues before our God:
to observe that which the Lord calls upon us for, by Joel: if we would have the Lord return and leave a blessing behind him, to sanctifle a fast, and humble our selves before our God:
as also you that are Magistrates, to labour to stay this wrath of God by the seuere execution of justice vpon malefactours, that keepe and maintain Faires and Markets vpon the Sabaoth, vpon drunkards, swearers adulterers,
as also you that Are Magistrates, to labour to stay this wrath of God by the severe execution of Justice upon malefactors, that keep and maintain Fairs and Markets upon the Sabaoth, upon drunkards, swearers Adulterers,
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and all other sinnes, and let all cry mightily to God, that he will be pleased to accept the bloud of his Sonne to pacific his indignation towards vs, that we may be deliuered, as Ierusale•• out of the captiuity.
and all other Sins, and let all cry mightily to God, that he will be pleased to accept the blood of his Son to pacific his Indignation towards us, that we may be Delivered, as Ierusale•• out of the captivity.
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1. Spirituall plagues vpon his soule, the bottome and dregs of the vials of the indignation and wrath of the Almighty, and the fore-runners of his eternal vengeance,
1. Spiritual plagues upon his soul, the bottom and dregs of the vials of the Indignation and wrath of the Almighty, and the forerunners of his Eternal vengeance,
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as hee speakes to Laodicea. Againe to offer to God the hault, blinde, and lame in his seruice, to performe the holy duties of his blessed worship, as prayer &c. perfunctarily without all life and affection;
as he speaks to Laodicea. Again to offer to God the halt, blind, and lame in his service, to perform the holy duties of his blessed worship, as prayer etc. perfunctarily without all life and affection;
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& sinally, all that liue in such sins contained in any of those catalogues which the Scriptures denounce vengeance vpon, as be not deceiued, neither fornicators,
& sinally, all that live in such Sins contained in any of those catalogues which the Scriptures denounce vengeance upon, as be not deceived, neither fornicators,
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thus adding drunkennesse to thirst, hee meetes with the worlds common plea, God is mercifull, &c. the Lord answers, he mill not be mercifull to that man,
thus adding Drunkenness to thirst, he meets with the world's Common plea, God is merciful, etc. the Lord answers, he mill not be merciful to that man,
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and in the want of them to mourne with godly sorrow, & neuer giue ouer vntill the Lord answer his soule by the witnesse of the spirit of Adoption. Oh brethren, ponder and consider these things,
and in the want of them to mourn with godly sorrow, & never give over until the Lord answer his soul by the witness of the Spirit of Adoption. O brothers, ponder and Consider these things,
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and God giue you vnderstanding & grace to find all these branches of holy sorrow in your soules, that so you may be assured of a plentifull crop and haruest of joy heere, and glory afterward:
and God give you understanding & grace to find all these branches of holy sorrow in your Souls, that so you may be assured of a plentiful crop and harvest of joy Here, and glory afterwards:
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3. Remarkable signe & symptome of this sound godly sorrow is, when it passeth not the limits, extent and bounds, which God in his eternall truth hath set it, which if it doe, it becomes sinful and euil for it is with this grace as with the morall vertues, which must not exceed their medium, the Eternall hath bounded it as the sea, by the little sandes, as the Prophet speakes,
3. Remarkable Signen & Symptom of this found godly sorrow is, when it passes not the Limits, extent and bounds, which God in his Eternal truth hath Set it, which if it do, it becomes sinful and evil for it is with this grace as with the moral Virtues, which must not exceed their medium, the Eternal hath bounded it as the sea, by the little sands, as the Prophet speaks,
but monethes and yeares, yea tenne, twentie yeares, as I haue knowne some, it is a plaine signe, that howsoeuer GOD offended is the obiect of their sorrow,
but months and Years, yea tenne, twentie Years, as I have known Some, it is a plain Signen, that howsoever GOD offended is the Object of their sorrow,
and was filled with roarings and perplexitie, with a roaring sorrow, which was not joyned with so much as particular confession of that speciall sin that perplexed and troubled his poore soule;
and was filled with roarings and perplexity, with a roaring sorrow, which was not joined with so much as particular Confessi of that special since that perplexed and troubled his poor soul;
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but when hee had recalled his thoughts, & plucked vp his spirits, resoluing vpon the rightsorrow, be confessed his sinne to the Psal. 32.5. Lord, and presently found consolatiō;
but when he had Recalled his thoughts, & plucked up his spirits, resolving upon the rightsorrow, be confessed his sin to the Psalm 32.5. Lord, and presently found consolation;
nor know how to set your soules in a way to true comfort, I haue vndertaken the labour to lay before your sight this open way, to turne you frō all those waters of Num. 35.9 Marah, into Elim, from bitternes, to sweete fountaines of water, to satisfie your thirstie soules:
nor know how to Set your Souls in a Way to true Comfort, I have undertaken the labour to lay before your sighed this open Way, to turn you from all those waters of Num. 35.9 Marah, into Elim, from bitterness, to sweet fountains of water, to satisfy your thirsty Souls:
me thinkes I see in that sacred Embleme of the Lord, comparing the sorrow of the godly, to the sorrow of a womā in trauail, aliuely description of this grace.
me thinks I see in that sacred Emblem of the Lord, comparing the sorrow of the godly, to the sorrow of a woman in travail, aliuely description of this grace.
And to the same purpose speakes the Lord by the Prophet Isaiah, As a woman with childe nee•e her trauaile is vexed and cryeth, so haue Is. 26.17. we beene before thy face Iehouah;
And to the same purpose speaks the Lord by the Prophet Isaiah, As a woman with child nee•e her travail is vexed and Cries, so have Is. 26.17. we been before thy face Jehovah;
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nay there is in both an expectation of fruit, and therefore of necessity there must be joy in the middest of the sorrow. 4. It is but short in either which ou• blessed Sauiour confirmes.
nay there is in both an expectation of fruit, and Therefore of necessity there must be joy in the midst of the sorrow. 4. It is but short in either which ou• blessed Saviour confirms.
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Because thou didst not serue the Lord thy God with cheerefulnes and a glad heart in the abundance of all things, thou shalt serue thine enemies in hunger and thirst,
Because thou didst not serve the Lord thy God with cheerfulness and a glad heart in the abundance of all things, thou shalt serve thine enemies in hunger and thirst,
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and in want of all things, and I will put an iron yoke vpon thy necke, &c. Let men obserue their sorrowes, doe they deterre and keepe them backe, either from hearing the Word, Sacraments, Prayer, &c. or from a cheerefull performance of them? they are then from the Deuill, and not from GOD:
and in want of all things, and I will put an iron yoke upon thy neck, etc. Let men observe their sorrows, do they deter and keep them back, either from hearing the Word, Sacraments, Prayer, etc. or from a cheerful performance of them? they Are then from the devil, and not from GOD:
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but euen from the vse of the ministry of the Word, Sacraments, and Prayer, though it may be they vse some priuate helpes, which yet it is to be feared few doe.
but even from the use of the Ministry of the Word, Sacraments, and Prayer, though it may be they use Some private helps, which yet it is to be feared few doe.
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and seruants, and prayer, or the more priuate duties, as secret examination, confession of sinnes, secret supplications, thankesgiuing, meditation, conference,
and Servants, and prayer, or the more private duties, as secret examination, Confessi of Sins, secret supplications, thanksgiving, meditation, conference,
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and lastly, if it hinder and keepe men or women from conjugal duties, or to abhorre or sequester vs from the vse of meates & drinkes necessarie to the sustentation of nature, by which the body is vnfitted to performe his necessarie seruice to GOD our neighbour, and the soule.
and lastly, if it hinder and keep men or women from conjugal duties, or to abhor or sequester us from the use of Meats & drinks necessary to the sustentation of nature, by which the body is unfitted to perform his necessary service to GOD our neighbour, and the soul.
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and not of the true spiritual gracious sorrow, which hath the sacred promise of the Immortal GOD to end in Ps. 126. 5.• ioy, and therefore beware of it.
and not of the true spiritual gracious sorrow, which hath the sacred promise of the Immortal GOD to end in Ps. 126. 5.• joy, and Therefore beware of it.
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lest hee should be swallowed vp of ouermuch heauinesse. It must not cause vs to forget the consolation, which speakes to vs Neh. 12.5. as Children, nor cause vs breake or violate the charge which GOD giues;
lest he should be swallowed up of overmuch heaviness. It must not cause us to forget the consolation, which speaks to us Neh 12.5. as Children, nor cause us break or violate the charge which GOD gives;
yet spiritual joy and sorrow may and must, though in diuerse respects: this made the Apostles Paul and Acts 16.25. Doctor Ridly Iohn Baynam M. Glouer.
yet spiritual joy and sorrow may and must, though in diverse respects: this made the Apostles Paul and Acts 16.25. Doctor Ridley John Baynam M. Glover.
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If this be true, what shall wee say of the sorrow of such as will not heare of any consolation, to whom I may say with Iob, Seeme the consolations of God small vnto thee, or though they seeme not little in their eyes,
If this be true, what shall we say of the sorrow of such as will not hear of any consolation, to whom I may say with Job, Seem the consolations of God small unto thee, or though they seem not little in their eyes,
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and finde little comfort, for whom my daily prayers shall bee, that our most louing and gracious Father euen the God of all comfort will vouchsafe vnto them the Spirit of illumination, of saith and consolation. Thus of the third signe.
and find little Comfort, for whom my daily Prayers shall be, that our most loving and gracious Father even the God of all Comfort will vouchsafe unto them the Spirit of illumination, of Says and consolation. Thus of the third Signen.
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so saith Augustine, Where sorrow ceaseth repentance ceaseth, to the which also the speach of Paul is pregnant, Godly sorrow causeth repentance neuer to be repented of, and this wil appeare euidently by these reasons.
so Says Augustine, Where sorrow ceases Repentance ceases, to the which also the speech of Paul is pregnant, Godly sorrow Causes Repentance never to be repented of, and this will appear evidently by these Reasons.
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1. The examples of Gods servants in the sacred history, as of of Iob, Iob 4.6. Therefore I abhorre my selfe in dust and ashes, Psal. 6.2.3.32 3.51.1. &c. Dauid is oft and wonderfull in this,
1. The Examples of God's Servants in the sacred history, as of of Job, Job 4.6. Therefore I abhor my self in dust and Ashes, Psalm 6.2.3.32 3.51.1. etc. David is oft and wonderful in this,
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as appeares in all his penitentials, Iosiah when he heard the Booke of the Law Rent his clothes, & his heart also wept & sent to Huldah the prophetesse to inquire of the Lord for himselfe & his people: Mar. 1•. 7•.
as appears in all his penitentials, Josiah when he herd the Book of the Law Rend his clothes, & his heart also wept & sent to Huldah the prophetess to inquire of the Lord for himself & his people: Mar. 1•. 7•.
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Peter when his Master looked vpon him with the eye of his blessed compastion went out saith the text and vvept bitterly: And Paul, all these were persons truely conuerted,
Peter when his Master looked upon him with the eye of his blessed compassion went out Says the text and wept bitterly: And Paul, all these were Persons truly converted,
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but so long as we carry about vs these earthly tabernacles, and bodies of flesh, wee also must of necessitie carry with it a bodie of sinne and corrupt on which will cause vs also cry out with the Apostle, O wretched man that I am.
but so long as we carry about us these earthly Tabernacles, and bodies of Flesh, we also must of necessity carry with it a body of sin and corrupt on which will cause us also cry out with the Apostle, Oh wretched man that I am.
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3. Because the roote and branch of which it immediatly springs, is faith and loue, neyther of which is euer deficient in this life, therefore the fruite also is indeficient, and reneweth oft:
3. Because the root and branch of which it immediately springs, is faith and love, neither of which is ever deficient in this life, Therefore the fruit also is indeficient, and Reneweth oft:
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and neuer feele any operation thereof afterward, but giue themselues to securitie, yea though they fall into horrible grosse sins that iustly occasion a large measure of renewed humiliation,
and never feel any operation thereof afterwards, but give themselves to security, yea though they fallen into horrible gross Sins that justly occasion a large measure of renewed humiliation,
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and finde not this blessed grace of humiliation continue, it was neuer sound, nor had they euer that true joy which is the blessed immediate fruite thereof.
and find not this blessed grace of humiliation continue, it was never found, nor had they ever that true joy which is the blessed immediate fruit thereof.
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and lastly God hath in his wisedome appointed, that the true beleeuers should not onely as Naaman the Assyrian wash in Iordan seauen times for the cleansing of his Ieprosie,
and lastly God hath in his Wisdom appointed, that the true believers should not only as Naaman the assyrian wash in Iordan seauen times for the cleansing of his Leprosy,
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and this is one of those duties of mortification, euen those chrystaline streames and fountaines that the eternal hath in his wisedome appointed vs to wash in,
and this is one of those duties of mortification, even those Crystalline streams and fountains that the Eternal hath in his Wisdom appointed us to wash in,
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for our cleansing, and there is not a man vpon earth hath euer had, or shall haue, any true comfort in the assurance of remission and pardon of any one knowne sinne, which hee doth not bewayle with godly sorrow, confesse particularly,
for our cleansing, and there is not a man upon earth hath ever had, or shall have, any true Comfort in the assurance of remission and pardon of any one known sin, which he does not bewail with godly sorrow, confess particularly,
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So this godly sorrow wheeles about and ends in God, and not onely leads to God as the sorrow of the Prodigall when hee came to himselfe for he was mad and out of his wits before (as euery vnregenerate man is) forced him to goe to his Father with teares in his eyes, repentance in his heart, & confession in his mouth.
So this godly sorrow wheels about and ends in God, and not only leads to God as the sorrow of the Prodigal when he Come to himself for he was mad and out of his wits before (as every unregenerate man is) forced him to go to his Father with tears in his eyes, Repentance in his heart, & Confessi in his Mouth.
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as Dauid speakes to the Courtiers of Saul, wherein hee professeth if it pleased God but to lift vp the light of his countenance vpon him, hee should haue more delight then the world when their Corne, and vvine, and oyle did abound. This was the lose and farewell of the sorrow of that worthy Hanna, when shee was vexed by Peninah, she fasted and wept:
as David speaks to the Courtiers of Saul, wherein he Professes if it pleased God but to lift up the Light of his countenance upon him, he should have more delight then the world when their Corn, and wine, and oil did abound. This was the loose and farewell of the sorrow of that worthy Hannah, when she was vexed by Peninah, she fasted and wept:
6. Finally the Apostle Paul to the Corinthes hath seauen seuerall signes or notes of this godly sorrow, the first whereof in our ordinary translation is care, others haue it study, Montanus addeth in the margent solicitudo a restlesse care or diligence, or study in the minde how to walk so as wee may bee pleasing and acceptable vnto God;
6. Finally the Apostle Paul to the Corinthians hath seauen several Signs or notes of this godly sorrow, the First whereof in our ordinary Translation is care, Others have it study, Montanus adds in the margin solicitudo a restless care or diligence, or study in the mind how to walk so as we may be pleasing and acceptable unto God;
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Let vs therefore study, or rather study with all hast and importunitie to enter into that rest, &c. So that this grace of godly sorrow or remorse for sinne, quickeneth vp the heart to a wonderfull serious & sedulous diligent care about the assurance and euidence of Gods fauour in the remission & forgiuenesse of sinnes,
Let us Therefore study, or rather study with all haste and importunity to enter into that rest, etc. So that this grace of godly sorrow or remorse for sin, Quickeneth up the heart to a wonderful serious & sedulous diligent care about the assurance and evidence of God's favour in the remission & forgiveness of Sins,
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whereas such as haue been industrious about speculations chronoligies, genealogies, & such like, but not intended that speciall maine point, haue seldome continued,
whereas such as have been Industria about speculations chronoligies, genealogies, & such like, but not intended that special main point, have seldom continued,
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as our gracious Father hath vouchsased to bestow vpon vs in giuing vs so much and forgiuing so infinite a debt, vvee must ayme at Gods Commaundements as a•a marke, and as the Apostle saith, to vvalke vvorthy of the Lord and please him in all things, being fruitfull in all good workes.
as our gracious Father hath vouchsased to bestow upon us in giving us so much and forgiving so infinite a debt, we must aim At God's commandments as a•a mark, and as the Apostle Says, to walk worthy of the Lord and please him in all things, being fruitful in all good works.
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Answ. Learne and practise that aduise which the Lord adviseth by the Prophet, Hamble thy selfe before him, to get a better abilitie and power to vvalke vvith thy God, for godly sorrow with fasting and prayer will get it, or nothing will.
Answer Learn and practise that advise which the Lord adviseth by the Prophet, Hamble thy self before him, to get a better ability and power to walk with thy God, for godly sorrow with fasting and prayer will get it, or nothing will.
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3. Obserue the motions and stirrings of Gods spirit within thy soule to any good, else the spirit will bee grieued within thee, which by no meanes thou mayst doe,
3. Observe the motions and stirrings of God's Spirit within thy soul to any good, Else the Spirit will be grieved within thee, which by no means thou Mayest do,
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and that without reasonings against it, or delayes which are dangerous, but with all readinesse, speede and cheerefulnesse, this is to walke after the spirit, and not after the flesh:
and that without reasonings against it, or delays which Are dangerous, but with all readiness, speed and cheerfulness, this is to walk After the Spirit, and not After the Flesh:
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4. To excell all ciuill and honest men and hypocrites in this, that we carry a carefull eye and respect to all Gods Commaundements, which will assure vs of safetie, then shall I not be confounded when I haue respect to all thy Commaundements, and wee shall liue according to the wish and desire of GOD himselfe:
4. To excel all civil and honest men and Hypocrites in this, that we carry a careful eye and respect to all God's commandments, which will assure us of safety, then shall I not be confounded when I have respect to all thy commandments, and we shall live according to the wish and desire of GOD himself:
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Oh that there were such an heart in this people that they might feare me and keepe all my Commaundements alwayes that it might goe well with them and with their children after them:
O that there were such an heart in this people that they might Fear me and keep all my commandments always that it might go well with them and with their children After them:
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and neuer to come emptie handed, but to study with the kingly Prophet Dauid, Ps. 56.12.13. vvhat to render to the Lord for all his mercies, & so let Gods vowes be vpon vs, and wee should euer be rendring prayse, which is our best sacrifice,
and never to come empty handed, but to study with the kingly Prophet David, Ps. 56.12.13. what to render to the Lord for all his Mercies, & so let God's vows be upon us, and we should ever be rendering praise, which is our best sacrifice,
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6. And the second of the seaven which the Apostle hath, is defence or apologie euen the stipulation of a quiet good conscience vvhich maketh request to God, for it is the proper worke of a quiet good conscience to make Apologie or excuse vs before GOD:
6. And the second of the seaven which the Apostle hath, is defence or apology even the stipulation of a quiet good conscience which makes request to God, for it is the proper work of a quiet good conscience to make Apology or excuse us before GOD:
whence ariseth tranquilitie of minde, which the Apostle calleth the peace of God vvhich passeth all vnderstanding, which hee prayeth may possesse the Philippians mindes in Christ Iesus:
whence arises tranquillity of mind, which the Apostle calls the peace of God which passes all understanding, which he Prayeth may possess the Philippians minds in christ Iesus:
For besides those palpable sins of commission and omission, wherunto each mans conscience is priuy, is there a man liuing whose conscience can excuse him in the best workes that euer he did? may not all flesh cry out with the Church? is not all our righteousnesse as filthy and menstruous cloa•hes, Ps. 43.2. &c. and with the Psalmist, Enter not into iudgement with thy seruant,
For beside those palpable Sins of commission and omission, whereunto each men conscience is privy, is there a man living whose conscience can excuse him in the best works that ever he did? may not all Flesh cry out with the Church? is not all our righteousness as filthy and menstruous cloa•hes, Ps. 43.2. etc. and with the Psalmist, Enter not into judgement with thy servant,
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And did not the Eternall appoint A aron to offer sacrifice for the sinnes of the offerings of the children of Israell? but faith assuring the heart and conscience of remission of sinnes,
And did not the Eternal appoint A aron to offer sacrifice for the Sins of the offerings of the children of Israel? but faith assuring the heart and conscience of remission of Sins,
& the pacification of the wrath of God justly conceiued against vs for them, breeds loue, loue works godly sorrow, which is a sweete witnes of Gods loue to vs, and so quieteth the conscience.
& the pacification of the wrath of God justly conceived against us for them, breeds love, love works godly sorrow, which is a sweet witness of God's love to us, and so quieteth the conscience.
and that be ought to doe many contrary things against the Name of Iesus: it was the ignorance of his conscience which was the cause of his vnfeelingnes.
and that be ought to do many contrary things against the Name of Iesus: it was the ignorance of his conscience which was the cause of his vnfeelingnes.
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4. Deceitfull, hauing lost the plainnesse and innocency which it had by creation, and is restored to the true beleeuer by Christ, which Paul rejoyced in,
4. Deceitful, having lost the plainness and innocency which it had by creation, and is restored to the true believer by christ, which Paul rejoiced in,
Answ. The conscience being deliuered from darknes, the Son of God inhabiting it, and bringing light into it, is able to discerne what the soule hath performed, that which is commanded by God on his parn,
Answer The conscience being Delivered from darkness, the Son of God inhabiting it, and bringing Light into it, is able to discern what the soul hath performed, that which is commanded by God on his parn,
yea to giue comfort and joy: Blessed are they that mourne, Mat. 5.4. Psal: 26.6. for they shall bee comforted, and they that sow in teares, shall reape in ioy, causeth the heart to rest vpon the promises with an holy security.
yea to give Comfort and joy: Blessed Are they that mourn, Mathew 5.4. Psalm: 26.6. for they shall be comforted, and they that sow in tears, shall reap in joy, Causes the heart to rest upon the promises with an holy security.
2. The Almighty hath appointed, as all the duties of mortification to be speciall meanes of this in particular, to mundifie and cleanse the conscience from that impurity and vncleannes which naturally is vpon it, that a man is able to say with boldnesse,
2. The Almighty hath appointed, as all the duties of mortification to be special means of this in particular, to mundify and cleanse the conscience from that impurity and uncleanness which naturally is upon it, that a man is able to say with boldness,
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3. Being thus cleansed and purified, it hath in it that plainnes, innocency, simplicity, and harmlesnes, which the Apostle speakes of, Our reioycing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that is, simplicity and godly purenes, &c. we haue had our conuersation in the world, &c.
3. Being thus cleansed and purified, it hath in it that plainness, innocency, simplicity, and harmlesnes, which the Apostle speaks of, Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that is, simplicity and godly pureness, etc. we have had our Conversation in the world, etc.
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it will dwel with him, be with him at bed and board, ride with him, be a sweet companion with him when hee is alone, comfort him in his most vncomfortable afflictions,
it will dwell with him, be with him At Bed and board, ride with him, be a sweet Companion with him when he is alone, Comfort him in his most uncomfortable afflictions,
so is it with this blessed guest, a quiet good conscience arising from the sence of our reconciliation with God, wil make apology or defence for vs against the world & Deuill, in all times, places, companies &c.
so is it with this blessed guest, a quiet good conscience arising from the sense of our reconciliation with God, will make apology or defence for us against the world & devil, in all times, places, companies etc.
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Thus haue I according to my poore talent, opened and vnfolded this point of godly sorrow, which is one of the greatest paradoxes in all practicall Diuinity, with as much plainnesse and perspicuity as possibly I can,
Thus have I according to my poor talon, opened and unfolded this point of godly sorrow, which is one of the greatest paradoxes in all practical Divinity, with as much plainness and perspicuity as possibly I can,
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if I should further proceed as I haue begun in the other fiue signes & notes of Godly sorrow, which the Apostle Paul hath set downe in the Corinths, I should be tedious & therefore there being amōgs• Diuines no difference about the interpretation of them, I referr• thee to the blessed labors of tha• Diuine Master Caluin, as also tha• worthy Master Arthure Deu• who doe particularly handle th• onely a word or two by way o• exhortation or vse.
if I should further proceed as I have begun in the other fiue Signs & notes of Godly sorrow, which the Apostle Paul hath Set down in the Corinths, I should be tedious & Therefore there being amongs• Divines no difference about the Interpretation of them, I referr• thee to the blessed labors of tha• Divine Master Calvin, as also tha• worthy Master Arthur Deu• who do particularly handle th• only a word or two by Way o• exhortation or use.
if it be tru• godly sorrow, they may say with Iob, After darknes I shall see light, this sence of misery shall bring me to the sweet sence of mercy this sorrow may last for a night but ioy shall come in the morning, after two dayes he wil remoue vs,
if it be tru• godly sorrow, they may say with Job, After darkness I shall see Light, this sense of misery shall bring me to the sweet sense of mercy this sorrow may last for a night but joy shall come in the morning, After two days he will remove us,
but the heart left comfortlesse still, & for such this Treatise is vseful, to lead them to the sweet fountaines of Elim, that they drinking of them, may satisfie their thirstie soules, and liue for euer.
but the heart left comfortless still, & for such this Treatise is useful, to led them to the sweet fountains of Elim, that they drinking of them, may satisfy their thirsty Souls, and live for ever.
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and such like, and thinke all the world fooles but themselues and such as they are, which cast firebrandes, poll-axes, swords and speares at the eies & faces of each other, saying, am I not in iest, as Salomon speakes:
and such like, and think all the world Fools but themselves and such as they Are, which cast firebrands, pollaxes, swords and spears At the eyes & faces of each other, saying, am I not in jest, as Solomon speaks:
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euen to consider what will become of all this foolish, wicked, abominable, sinful mirth, & whether it will hold out and comfort them vpon their sick beds,
even to Consider what will become of all this foolish, wicked, abominable, sinful mirth, & whither it will hold out and Comfort them upon their sick Beds,
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and seeing it is a sealed truth, ratified in Heauen like the Lawes of the Medes and Persians, neuer to bee repealed, that either men must mourne heere,
and seeing it is a sealed truth, ratified in Heaven like the Laws of the Medes and Persians, never to be repealed, that either men must mourn Here,
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and therefore delay not, nor procrastinate, if the Lord doe length out thy daies, thou art not sure of the continuance of the meanes God now offereth thee in the ministry of the word, the Candlesticke may bee remoued, as GOD threatned the Church of Ephesus: And the Kingdome of Heauen may be taken from thee,
and Therefore Delay not, nor procrastinate, if the Lord do length out thy days, thou art not sure of the Continuance of the means God now Offereth thee in the Ministry of the word, the Candlestick may be removed, as GOD threatened the Church of Ephesus: And the Kingdom of Heaven may be taken from thee,
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& so giuen vp to a reprobate minde, & haue that curse set vpon thy soule, which Salomon speakes of, because I haue called, & yee haue refused, you shall call and cry,
& so given up to a Reprobate mind, & have that curse Set upon thy soul, which Solomon speaks of, Because I have called, & ye have refused, you shall call and cry,
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& so the Scriptures call vpon vs to doe, seeke the Lord while he may be found, call vpon him while hee is neere, intimating to all flesh, that a man may let slip and passe ouer the season of mercy and fauour:
& so the Scriptures call upon us to do, seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near, intimating to all Flesh, that a man may let slip and pass over the season of mercy and favour:
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& againe, to day if ye will heare his voyce harden not your hearts, as in Meribab, &c. Al men obserue their times, the Mariner obserues the winde & compasse, th• husbandman his seasons for seede-time & haruest, al mē their Marts, faires & markets, the seasō of Gods grace,
& again, to day if you will hear his voice harden not your hearts, as in Meribah, etc. All men observe their times, the Mariner observes the wind & compass, th• husbandman his seasons for seedtime & harvest, all men their Marts, fairs & Markets, the season of God's grace,
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& the tender & offer of Christ & the promises of the Gospel in the ministry of the word, is not alwayes obvious, the winde is not alwayes seasonable, seed-time & haruest is not euery season, euery day is not the Mart, Faire & market day, there is a time for the comming of the Bridegroome,
& the tender & offer of christ & the promises of the Gospel in the Ministry of the word, is not always obvious, the wind is not always seasonable, seedtime & harvest is not every season, every day is not the Mars, Fair & market day, there is a time for the coming of the Bridegroom,
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& it is possible that men liuing vnder a powerful ministry of the word, and shut their eares against it, resist the motions of the blessed Spirit, and cryes of their consciences, that that curse may bee set vpon that mans soule, (and I verily beleeue it is vpon the soules of many liuing vnder the Gospel) which our Sauiour set vpon the fig tree, Neuer fruit grow on thee hereafter, because when he looked for fruit he found nothing but leaues:
& it is possible that men living under a powerful Ministry of the word, and shut their ears against it, resist the motions of the blessed Spirit, and cries of their Consciences, that that curse may be Set upon that men soul, (and I verily believe it is upon the Souls of many living under the Gospel) which our Saviour Set upon the fig tree, Never fruit grow on thee hereafter, Because when he looked for fruit he found nothing but leaves:
so when God lookes vpon congregations, & particular persons (liuing vnder speciall, effectuall, & powerful ministry) to find good fruit, findes nothing but leaues of formall profession (if that) it is just with his Maiesty to curse that congregatiō & heare: neuer fruit grow on thee:
so when God looks upon congregations, & particular Persons (living under special, effectual, & powerful Ministry) to find good fruit, finds nothing but leaves of formal profession (if that) it is just with his Majesty to curse that congregation & hear: never fruit grow on thee:
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or chastisment, but brawne vp thy heart vnto further vengeance and wrath, this is the dregs and bottome of the vials of the wrath of God in this world,
or chastisement, but brawn up thy heart unto further vengeance and wrath, this is the dregs and bottom of the vials of the wrath of God in this world,
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for if the great vvorkes which haue beene done in thee, had beene done in Tyrus and Sidon, &c. and it should be easier for Tyrus and Sidon in the day of iudgement, then for thee, &c. Yea whole kingdomes,
for if the great works which have been done in thee, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, etc. and it should be Easier for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgement, then for thee, etc. Yea Whole kingdoms,
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and Churches cases may be dangerous and desperate, that God will heare no prayers for them, no, not of the most righteous men, Iob, Samuel, Daniel, and that he shall commaund his Prophets not to pray for them,
and Churches cases may be dangerous and desperate, that God will hear no Prayers for them, no, not of the most righteous men, Job, Samuel, daniel, and that he shall command his prophets not to pray for them,
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or if they doe he wil not heare them. Therefore thou shalt not pray for this people, neither lift vp cryor prayer for them, nor intreat me, Iere. 7.16. for I vvill not heare thee.
or if they do he will not hear them. Therefore thou shalt not pray for this people, neither lift up cryor prayer for them, nor entreat me, Jeremiah 7.16. for I will not hear thee.
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yea of some Churches, the Lord giue grace to this Iland to consider it, and I conclude this point with the speech of righteous Noah, The Lord perswade Iaphet to dwell in the Tents of Shem. Thus of the dutie.
yea of Some Churches, the Lord give grace to this Island to Consider it, and I conclude this point with the speech of righteous Noah, The Lord persuade Japhet to dwell in the Tents of Shem. Thus of the duty.
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Next of the fruite, benefite or priuiledge thereof which is strange and wonderfull, for the Lord workes in matters of grace by contraries in the iudgement of flesh & bloud, the thoughts of the Lord are not as the thoughts of man,
Next of the fruit, benefit or privilege thereof which is strange and wonderful, for the Lord works in matters of grace by contraries in the judgement of Flesh & blood, the thoughts of the Lord Are not as the thoughts of man,
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but as the Prophet Isai saith, For as the heauens are higher then the earth, so are my vvayes higher then your wayes, and my thoughts aboue your thoughts.
but as the Prophet Isaiah Says, For as the heavens Are higher then the earth, so Are my ways higher then your ways, and my thoughts above your thoughts.
but it brings foorth the pleasant and sweete fruite of ioy and diuine consolation? If a man should aske a Diuine this question, what should I doe to bee merry when I am sad & heauy? Were it not a strange answer, go mourne and we•pe,
but it brings forth the pleasant and sweet fruit of joy and divine consolation? If a man should ask a Divine this question, what should I do to be merry when I am sad & heavy? Were it not a strange answer, go mourn and we•pe,
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and yet it is not more strange thē the course our Sauiour took with the blind man whom he cured, he made clay with spittle and anoynted his eyes, in all naturall reason a medicine fit to put out the eyes, rather then to procure sight, and yet it cured him:
and yet it is not more strange them the course our Saviour took with the blind man whom he cured, he made clay with spittle and anointed his eyes, in all natural reason a medicine fit to put out the eyes, rather then to procure sighed, and yet it cured him:
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Good master what shall I doe to enter into life? When hee iustified himselfe to haue kept the Commaundements, bad him if hee would be truly rich, Goe sell all thou hast,
Good master what shall I do to enter into life? When he justified himself to have kept the commandments, bade him if he would be truly rich, Go fell all thou hast,
This is the sacred and wholsome counsell the holy Ghost giues oft to all that would attaine to a true sweete, comfortable merry life, forsake & relinquish the profits,
This is the sacred and wholesome counsel the holy Ghost gives oft to all that would attain to a true sweet, comfortable merry life, forsake & relinquish the profits,
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and carnall delights, which at the best are but sensuall, temporary, or naturall, and get thee with that Leprous Assyrian and wash in Iordane, get to the sweet lauers of mortification, especially this chrystaline fountaine of godly sorrow, set before thine eyes God offended and beloued, let thine heart feele the smart of thy sinne committed, against a God, not of infinite Maiestie splendor and glory onely,
and carnal delights, which At the best Are but sensual, temporary, or natural, and get thee with that Leprous assyrian and wash in Iordane, get to the sweet lavers of mortification, especially this Crystalline fountain of godly sorrow, Set before thine eyes God offended and Beloved, let thine heart feel the smart of thy sin committed, against a God, not of infinite Majesty splendour and glory only,
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behold thy blessed Sauiour induring the insupportable wrath of his father, in his agony sweating droppes of water mingled with bloud, nayled vpon the Crosse, shedding his most precious and sacred bloud,
behold thy blessed Saviour enduring the insupportable wrath of his father, in his agony sweating drops of water mingled with blood, nailed upon the Cross, shedding his most precious and sacred blood,
this, this is the right way to the fountaine of true spirituall consolation, and this is the sauorie & wholesome counsell of the spirit of God the only true comforter.
this, this is the right Way to the fountain of true spiritual consolation, and this is the savoury & wholesome counsel of the Spirit of God the only true comforter.
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Listen not to those Syrens of Rome that aduise afflicted consciences to goe on pilgrimage to Rome, Gōpostella, Ierusalē, Croagh-Patricke, saint Swithens-well, or go cruciate and vexe thy selfe with whippings, going barefoote,
Listen not to those Sire's of Room that advise afflicted Consciences to go on pilgrimage to Room, Gōpostella, Ierusalē, Croagh-Patricke, saint Swithens-well, or go cruciate and vex thy self with whippings, going barefoot,
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or vpō bared knees, or giue so much money to such a Colledge, Fraternitie, Abbey and such like, of all which I may truely say as the Lord by the Prophet:
or upon bared knees, or give so much money to such a College, Fraternity, Abbatiae and such like, of all which I may truly say as the Lord by the Prophet:
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And as bootelesse and helplesse is the counsell of the world, who when they see a man dumpish and sad, aduise him to imitate the practise of cursed Cain to build Cities, &c. and the doctrine of our wicked, jovall, aduisers is to drinke away such dūpish & mopish heart quames, of all which I may truely say as Iob said of his friends: Miserable comforters are yee all.
And as bootless and helpless is the counsel of the world, who when they see a man dumpish and sad, advise him to imitate the practice of cursed Cain to built Cities, etc. and the Doctrine of our wicked, jovall, advisers is to drink away such dumpish & mopish heart quames, of all which I may truly say as Job said of his Friends: Miserable Comforters Are ye all.
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and converted children, and those onely know what it is which voluntarily seeke this godly sorrow, I will answer this question therefore by a distribution as formerly of sorrowes,
and converted children, and those only know what it is which voluntarily seek this godly sorrow, I will answer this question Therefore by a distribution as formerly of sorrows,
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so now of ioy into the seuerall kindes vntill I come at that true ioy, and there are three kindes of ioy. 1. Naturall ioyes. 2. Vnnaturall or diabolicall. 3. Spirituall.
so now of joy into the several Kinds until I come At that true joy, and there Are three Kinds of joy. 1. Natural Joys. 2. Unnatural or diabolical. 3. Spiritual.
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2. Some are from nature depraued and corrupted, wherein men become sensuall, giuing themselues vp to Epicurisme, totally taken vp with the delight of the pleasures of this life,
2. some Are from nature depraved and corrupted, wherein men become sensual, giving themselves up to Epicurism, totally taken up with the delight of the pleasures of this life,
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as banqueting, carrowsing, sports, for which the wise man vpbraids and derides the young man, Reioyce O young man in thy youth, &c. And Iob speaketh of these wicked persons, that they take the T•bret and Harpe,
as banqueting, carousing, sports, for which the wise man upbraids and derides the young man, Rejoice Oh young man in thy youth, etc. And Job speaks of these wicked Persons, that they take the T•bret and Harp,
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Deut. 32.29 They spend their dayes in wealth & neuer looke vp to God, or consider their latter end which would make them wise, but in that estate and condition suddainely They goe downe to the graue, &c. 2. Vnnaturall or diuelish joies and they are of two sortes. 1. More apert. 2. More secret.
Deuteronomy 32.29 They spend their days in wealth & never look up to God, or Consider their latter end which would make them wise, but in that estate and condition suddenly They go down to the graven, etc. 2. Unnatural or devilish Joys and they Are of two sorts. 1. More apert. 2. More secret.
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1. To ioy in sin, eyther our owne sins as Sal•mon saith, The foole that is the wicked man, makes but a sport of sinne, or else to reioyce in the euils of others,
1. To joy in since, either our own Sins as Sal•mon Says, The fool that is the wicked man, makes but a sport of sin, or Else to rejoice in the evils of Others,
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& though they feare to lay violent hands vpon themselues, yet would be glad (a sin against nature) that any would depriue them of life, of which Iob speakes, They long for death, and if it come not:
& though they Fear to lay violent hands upon themselves, yet would be glad (a since against nature) that any would deprive them of life, of which Job speaks, They long for death, and if it come not:
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2. A ioy from the illusion of Sathan feeding mens securitie with seeming ioy, delighting & rauishing the heart for the time meere conceits without foundation from the sacred Scriptures, from whence all the cōsolations the spirit of God exhibites are deriued.
2. A joy from the illusion of Sathan feeding men's security with seeming joy, delighting & ravishing the heart for the time mere conceits without Foundation from the sacred Scriptures, from whence all the consolations the Spirit of God exhibits Are derived.
This is a meer presūption which causeth the hypocrite to reioyce when he hath no iust cause, he thinkes all his seeming graces to be sound and sauing, a• faith, loue, sorrow,
This is a mere presumption which Causes the hypocrite to rejoice when he hath no just cause, he thinks all his seeming graces to be found and Saving, a• faith, love, sorrow,
Like a begger that in 〈 ◊ 〉 drunken sleepe dreames, that h• is noble, possessed of stately Palaces and large reuenews, his Ta•ble richly furnished with fat an• pleasant meates and wine in a• boundance, full cofers, plenti• of at tendants,
Like a beggar that in 〈 ◊ 〉 drunken sleep dreams, that h• is noble, possessed of stately Palaces and large revenues, his Ta•ble richly furnished with fat an• pleasant Meats and wine in a• boundance, full coffers, plenti• of At tendants,
and costly apparell, with instruments of musicke &c. A meere delusion, for when, heawakes, he is base, poore, naked, haroourlesse, hungry, &c. O beioued let vs not be deceiued by the methodes and stratagems of Sathan to trust in vaine hopes which will not profit vs,
and costly apparel, with Instruments of music etc. A mere delusion, for when, heawakes, he is base, poor, naked, haroourlesse, hungry, etc. O beioued let us not be deceived by the methods and stratagems of Sathan to trust in vain hope's which will not profit us,
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though not as a guest, haue some apprehension of Christ, some sight of the fauour of God, some worthy gifts of the holy Ghost, some glympse of the hope of eternall glory (all which make vp his ioy.) And yet for all this be but an hypocrite,
though not as a guest, have Some apprehension of christ, Some sighed of the favour of God, Some worthy Gifts of the holy Ghost, Some glimpse of the hope of Eternal glory (all which make up his joy.) And yet for all this be but an hypocrite,
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and fall totally and finally from these graces of the spirit of God, and die vnder the sinne against the holy Ghost, be a reprobate and eternally damned in the end of his life.
and fallen totally and finally from these graces of the Spirit of God, and die under the sin against the holy Ghost, be a Reprobate and eternally damned in the end of his life.
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This is so like and neere the cōsolation & ioy that no Ephraimite can distinguish it, no more then Shibboleth from Sibboleth, that not two & forty thousand onely,
This is so like and near the consolation & joy that no Ephraimite can distinguish it, no more then Shibboleth from Sibboleth, that not two & forty thousand only,
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The stranger shall not meddle wi•• this ioy, this is that white sto•• spoken of in the Apocalypse h•ving the new name written whi••one knoweth but he that receiueth 〈 ◊ 〉
The stranger shall not meddle wi•• this joy, this is that white sto•• spoken of in the Apocalypse h•ving the new name written whi••one Knoweth but he that receiveth 〈 ◊ 〉
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and holy affections that I may conceiue and be inabled to vnfold & make plaine this sacred blessing to the vnderstanding of the simplest, that their soules may partake thereof.
and holy affections that I may conceive and be enabled to unfold & make plain this sacred blessing to the understanding of the simplest, that their Souls may partake thereof.
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therefore thou shalt serue thine enemies in hunger and thirst, and nakednesse & want of all things, &c. This dutie is requisite & necessary in each particular seruice or worship which any man performes to God or duty of righteousnesse or loue and charitie eyther to the good,
Therefore thou shalt serve thine enemies in hunger and thirst, and nakedness & want of all things, etc. This duty is requisite & necessary in each particular service or worship which any man performs to God or duty of righteousness or love and charity either to the good,
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Speake comfortably to Ierusalem, &c. but also the gracious & mighty Lord is obliged & bound by promise to giue them speciall ioy and gladnesse as a speciall prerogatiue and priuiledge.
Speak comfortably to Ierusalem, etc. but also the gracious & mighty Lord is obliged & bound by promise to give them special joy and gladness as a special prerogative and privilege.
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For besides that the Gospell in generall is the doctrine of glad tydings, there are particular and speciall promises for ioy Surely the Lord shall comfort Sion, he shall comfort all her desolations,
For beside that the Gospel in general is the Doctrine of glad tidings, there Are particular and special promises for joy Surely the Lord shall Comfort Sion, he shall Comfort all her desolations,
& shall make her desert like Eden, and her wildernesse like the garden of the Lord, ioy and gladnesse shall he found therein, •• Isay 65.14 prayse and the voyce of singing. Againe:
& shall make her desert like Eden, and her Wilderness like the garden of the Lord, joy and gladness shall he found therein, •• Saiah 65.14 praise and the voice of singing. Again:
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My seruants shall sing for ioy of heart, and yee shall cry for sorrow of heart, &c. And as the Lord binds himselfe in generall to exhibite & giue ioy to all his seruants,
My Servants shall sing for joy of heart, and ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, etc. And as the Lord binds himself in general to exhibit & give joy to all his Servants,
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1. They haue the presence of God like the Sun to refresh them The Lord E•ph. 3.15 Ps. 84.11. hath taken away thy iudgments, he hath cast out thine enemy;
1. They have the presence of God like the Sun to refresh them The Lord E•ph. 3.15 Ps. 84.11. hath taken away thy Judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy;
2. They haue in thē the Spirit of God, euen him that is called the Comforte, whom our Sauiour prayeth may abide with them for euer, which no vnregenerat• man hath,
2. They have in them the Spirit of God, even him that is called the Comfort, whom our Saviour Prayeth may abide with them for ever, which no vnregenerat• man hath,
1. In the testimony of the Spirit, that our names are written in the Booke of life, wherein our blessed Sauiour hath bidden vs rejoyce, rather then that the Deuils are subiected to vs,
1. In the testimony of the Spirit, that our names Are written in the Book of life, wherein our blessed Saviour hath bidden us rejoice, rather then that the Devils Are subjected to us,
Faith hath a speciall sweetnes & pleasant joy, and therefore called the ioy of faith, yea the Apostle sayth, it hath a power that reacheth to the consolation each of other, I long to see you, Rom 1.12. that I may bee comforted by our mutuall saith.
Faith hath a special sweetness & pleasant joy, and Therefore called the joy of faith, yea the Apostle say, it hath a power that reaches to the consolation each of other, I long to see you, Rom 1.12. that I may be comforted by our mutual Says.
and that they can beholde them as vanquished foes and adversaries, haue they not much more cause to leape and showte for joy, then Moses; Aaron, and Miriam, & the people to take the timbrell,
and that they can behold them as vanquished foes and Adversaries, have they not much more cause to leap and shout for joy, then Moses; Aaron, and Miriam, & the people to take the timbrel,
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and budds to •ut outin the seueral plants, especially considering our Lord Iesus delightes to come into the gardens to walke there to delight himselfe in beholding the sweete & blessed growth in graces & holy duties,
and buds to •ut outin the several plants, especially considering our Lord Iesus delights to come into the gardens to walk there to delight himself in beholding the sweet & blessed growth in graces & holy duties,
6. In the testimony of a good conscience, which is (as Salomon sayth, a continuall feast: hauing witnes that in simplicity and godly purenes, and not in fleshly wisedome, he hath conuersed.
6. In the testimony of a good conscience, which is (as Solomon say, a continual feast: having witness that in simplicity and godly pureness, and not in fleshly Wisdom, he hath conversed.
but hath maintained a blessed combate, and cherished the pantings, breathings, and longing desires of the Spirit, against the cursed lusts and corruption of the flesh:
but hath maintained a blessed combat, and cherished the pantings, breathings, and longing Desires of the Spirit, against the cursed Lustiest and corruption of the Flesh:
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The wise Merchant takes more pleasure in the pearle, then in all his estate besides. And the Apostle accounts al but losse & dung in comparison of Christ:
The wise Merchant Takes more pleasure in the pearl, then in all his estate beside. And the Apostle accounts all but loss & dung in comparison of christ:
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2. For time to come, they find much joy in the hope & expectatiō of that ioy & glory which they shal inioy in Heauen, in the mercy and saluation of God, as Dauid saith, I trust in thy mercy mine heart shall reioyce in thy saluation:
2. For time to come, they find much joy in the hope & expectation of that joy & glory which they shall enjoy in Heaven, in the mercy and salvation of God, as David Says, I trust in thy mercy mine heart shall rejoice in thy salvation:
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It is a character & true vndoubted marke of such as feare God, that they haue great delight in his commaundements. In the Word are described & delineated the wayes of wisedome,
It is a character & true undoubted mark of such as Fear God, that they have great delight in his Commandments. In the Word Are described & delineated the ways of Wisdom,
& the invaluable pleasures & treasures thereof, which make a man, possessing her truly happy. Blessed is the man that findeth wisedome, and getteth vnderstanding:
& the invaluable pleasures & treasures thereof, which make a man, possessing her truly happy. Blessed is the man that finds Wisdom, and gets understanding:
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The Gospel is a deep & sweete fountaine of precious promises, & the Spirit worketh consolation by the Scriptures. There is the ioyful tydings of saluation, the blessed doctrine and assurance of free remission of sinnes,
The Gospel is a deep & sweet fountain of precious promises, & the Spirit works consolation by the Scriptures. There is the joyful tidings of salvation, the blessed Doctrine and assurance of free remission of Sins,
this they desire, as infants clothe them with tissue or cloath of gold, bespangle them with the most Orient pearles that the East or West Indies can afford, set most curiously in the finest gold of Ophir or crusado, trundle before thē apples of gold, bring them instruments, make the most melodious harmony & musicke that Art can deuise, make them heires of this great Vniuerse,
this they desire, as Infants cloth them with tissue or cloth of gold, bespangle them with the most Orient Pearls that the East or West Indies can afford, Set most curiously in the Finest gold of Ophir or crusado, trundle before them Apples of gold, bring them Instruments, make the most melodious harmony & music that Art can devise, make them Heirs of this great Universe,
but the sweete sincere milke of the Word, that is their proper element, they will trauail from sea to sea to finde the word of the Lord, they can no more liue without it,
but the sweet sincere milk of the Word, that is their proper element, they will travail from sea to sea to find the word of the Lord, they can no more live without it,
as the chased Hart panteth after the coole chrystaline streames, when they are absent from it and depriued of it, they cry out, Oh how amiable are thy Tabernacles O Lord God of hostes.
as the chased Heart pants After the cool Crystalline streams, when they Are absent from it and deprived of it, they cry out, O how amiable Are thy Tabernacles Oh Lord God of hosts.
The Sacraments are other blessed fountaines and wels of ioy, wherein Christ is before them crucified to the eye, to the increasing & strengthning of faith & all other sauing graces of the spirit, which faith is the roote & mother of.
The Sacraments Are other blessed fountains and wells of joy, wherein christ is before them Crucified to the eye, to the increasing & strengthening of faith & all other Saving graces of the Spirit, which faith is the root & mother of.
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In like manner is spirituall ioy conueyed to the soule in the vse of the rest of the ordinances of God as confession of sinnes, godly sorrow, prayer, reading, conference,
In like manner is spiritual joy conveyed to the soul in the use of the rest of the ordinances of God as Confessi of Sins, godly sorrow, prayer, reading, conference,
and such like, wherof euery true beleeuer hath experience, in the secret consolations & rauishments of the heart, which the spirit of God doth exhibite in the due & serious vse of these sacred ordinances.
and such like, whereof every true believer hath experience, in the secret consolations & ravishments of the heart, which the Spirit of God does exhibit in the due & serious use of these sacred ordinances.
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In respect of this Paul longed to be with the Romanes that he might be comforted by their mutuall saith, to haue fellowship with them publikely in the vse of the Ministry of the word, Sacran ents,
In respect of this Paul longed to be with the Romans that he might be comforted by their mutual Says, to have fellowship with them publicly in the use of the Ministry of the word, Sacred ents,
& prayer, and priuately in the vse of the more prinate duties of godlynesse, as exhortation, they as Salomon saith, The face of a friend sharpens his friend, & as the Apostle saith, whet one another to loue and good workes, they surre vp & inkindle the graces of God:
& prayer, and privately in the use of the more prinate duties of godliness, as exhortation, they as Solomon Says, The face of a friend sharpens his friend, & as the Apostle Says, whet one Another to love and good works, they surre up & inkindle the graces of God:
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pull brandes in sunder, and you extinguish them, lay them together and they flame, and as the ioy & felicitie of Gods people is inlarged by their mutuall presence,
pull brands in sunder, and you extinguish them, lay them together and they flame, and as the joy & felicity of God's people is enlarged by their mutual presence,
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but most of all faithfull Ministers account it the chiefe and principall part of their happynesse in the world to beget & bring home soules of wandring sheepe to the fold of their Lord:
but most of all faithful Ministers account it the chief and principal part of their happiness in the world to beget & bring home Souls of wandering sheep to the fold of their Lord:
and to gather Lillies, when the garden of their hearts bring forth abundance of sweet flowers and fruites of holinesse and righteousnesse, it is delectable & ioyfull vnto Christ whom they loue, it must needes bee ioyfull vnto themselues.
and to gather Lilies, when the garden of their hearts bring forth abundance of sweet flowers and fruits of holiness and righteousness, it is delectable & joyful unto christ whom they love, it must needs be joyful unto themselves.
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and with the blessed influence of his grace and consolations of his spirit, they herein are like to their blessed head Christ, whose meate & drinke was to doe the will of his Father:
and with the blessed influence of his grace and consolations of his Spirit, they herein Are like to their blessed head christ, whose meat & drink was to do the will of his Father:
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Assuredly the experience of euery childe of God knowes this in his soule, that, that day wherein hee is most f•uitefull in well doing, his heart is most satiate with spirituall ioy and heavenly contentment.
Assuredly the experience of every child of God knows this in his soul, that, that day wherein he is most f•uitefull in well doing, his heart is most satiate with spiritual joy and heavenly contentment.
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for the Gospell and name of Christ, they count it all ioy when they fall into manifold tribulations, they know it is a gift of God, not onely to beleeue, but also to suffer for his name, that the Sonne of God is a copartner with them in their sufferings.
for the Gospel and name of christ, they count it all joy when they fallen into manifold tribulations, they know it is a gift of God, not only to believe, but also to suffer for his name, that the Son of God is a copartner with them in their sufferings.
Thus it is euident how the Lord in his eternal wisedome and loue to his poore seruants to prouide all these holy meanes to conuey sacred and secret holy ioy into the hearts of his,
Thus it is evident how the Lord in his Eternal Wisdom and love to his poor Servants to provide all these holy means to convey sacred and secret holy joy into the hearts of his,
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& ye• are they not exempted or barred from their portion of ioy in outward thinges (which is all the ioy wicked men haue) and in these the worse and weakest beleeue• hath more right and cause of reioycing then the best, richest,
& ye• Are they not exempted or barred from their portion of joy in outward things (which is all the joy wicked men have) and in these the Worse and Weakest beleeue• hath more right and cause of rejoicing then the best, Richest,
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Nay it is a re•••ued axiome, and maxime amongst them, that those who indeede and good carnest resigne themselues to liue the Christian life, are lumpish, heauie,
Nay it is a re•••ued axiom, and maxim among them, that those who indeed and good carnest resign themselves to live the Christian life, Are lumpish, heavy,
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1. It is to bee obserued, that Moles, Owles, and Battes cannot see the light, nor the blinde iudge of colours, they haue no vnderstanding of these things.
1. It is to be observed, that Moles, Owls, and Battes cannot see the Light, nor the blind judge of colours, they have no understanding of these things.
and this pusseleth the squint eyed world, who either cannot see, or haue not faith to beleue Gods almighty power, who out of this darknes bringeth light, and ioy to the righteous.
and this pusseleth the squint eyed world, who either cannot see, or have not faith to believe God's almighty power, who out of this darkness brings Light, and joy to the righteous.
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2. They are deceiued in the people of God, who after inlightning & conuersion hauing tasted of these celestial ioyes, cannot now reioyce carnally, as before;
2. They Are deceived in the people of God, who After enlightening & conversion having tasted of these celestial Joys, cannot now rejoice carnally, as before;
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but now fixes his eyes vpon better obiects & causes, which the world not able to discerne, thinke they haue no ioy at all because earthly ioy is vnsavory to him at least in cōparison of these:
but now fixes his eyes upon better objects & Causes, which the world not able to discern, think they have no joy At all Because earthly joy is unsavoury to him At least in comparison of these:
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yea coheires with Christ the naturall Sonne, to an eternall Kingdome by adoption & grace, members of Christ, estated into a blessed interest and right, to al the creatures, blessings,
yea coheirs with christ the natural Son, to an Eternal Kingdom by adoption & grace, members of christ, estated into a blessed Interest and right, to all the creatures, blessings,
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4. They are not conscionable in the practice of all the duties of godlines, they sowe not good seed, that be which soweth, and he that reapeth may reioyce together.
4. They Are not conscionable in the practice of all the duties of godliness, they sow not good seed, that be which Soweth, and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
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sterility & barrennesse brings anguish and sorrow, and fruitfulnes in obedience, brings consolation, and abundance of peace, and heauenly delight and joy.
sterility & Barrenness brings anguish and sorrow, and fruitfulness in Obedience, brings consolation, and abundance of peace, and heavenly delight and joy.
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6. They receiue not the Law of God into their hearts, which if they did beholde the promise verse 11: The redeemed of the Lord shall returne, & come with ioy to Si•n, and euerlasting ioy shall bee vpon their beads, &c:
6. They receive not the Law of God into their hearts, which if they did behold the promise verse 11: The redeemed of the Lord shall return, & come with joy to Si•n, and everlasting joy shall be upon their beads, etc.:
though secretly disturbe and hinder the consolations of God, & therefore doth the Apostle exhort the Corinthes, Be of good comfort, bee of one minde, 2 Cor. 13. •. liue in peace, and the God of loue & peace shalbe with you.
though secretly disturb and hinder the consolations of God, & Therefore does the Apostle exhort the Corinthians, Be of good Comfort, be of one mind, 2 Cor. 13. •. live in peace, and the God of love & peace shall with you.
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because thereby they obscure the lustre and glory of their Christian profession, and are a dishonour to their Lord and Master, for the world that know not the priuiledges and libertie of the sonnes of God, easily thinke they serue a hard and rigide master,
Because thereby they Obscure the lustre and glory of their Christian profession, and Are a dishonour to their Lord and Master, for the world that know not the privileges and liberty of the Sons of God, Easily think they serve a hard and rigide master,
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They doe besides al this, hinder & wrong themselues, by detaining themselues from thankfulnes, it is also an obstacle to their faith, pravers, layes them open,
They do beside all this, hinder & wrong themselves, by detaining themselves from thankfulness, it is also an obstacle to their faith, Prayers, lays them open,
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& yet lose his soule, & bee damned in the end, for hee may receiue the word with ioy, taste the heauenly gift, haue some apprehension of Christs excellencie, some sight of Gods fauour, some worthy, (though but generall gift of the Holy Ghost,
& yet loose his soul, & be damned in the end, for he may receive the word with joy, taste the heavenly gift, have Some apprehension of Christ excellency, Some sighed of God's favour, Some worthy, (though but general gift of the Holy Ghost,
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2. That our names are written in the Booke of Life, a greater cause of reioycing by the restimonie of our Sauiour Christ himselfe, then to worke miracles, and cast out deuils;
2. That our names Are written in the Book of Life, a greater cause of rejoicing by the restimonie of our Saviour christ himself, then to work Miracles, and cast out Devils;
3. It is exhibited and giuen by the holy Spirit of God, and ordinarily the soule as it were retyring it selfe into the sweete presence of God, to haue some spirituall Soliloquie or priuate conference with him,
3. It is exhibited and given by the holy Spirit of God, and ordinarily the soul as it were retiring it self into the sweet presence of God, to have Some spiritual Soliloquy or private conference with him,
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but the soule doth draw the wine of ioy out of all the wels of saluation, but euery Christian soule, who vsually trades with God, can experimenlally iustifie this truth, that it is felt most frequently and liuely in meditation & priuat prayer.
but the soul does draw the wine of joy out of all the wells of salvation, but every Christian soul, who usually trades with God, can experimenlally justify this truth, that it is felt most frequently and lively in meditation & private prayer.
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5. It vsually followes humiliation and godly sorrow for sinne, which is that true & right branch that beares it, our blessed Sauiour was sent to comfort those that mourne in Zion, Is. 61.2.3.
5. It usually follows humiliation and godly sorrow for sin, which is that true & right branch that bears it, our blessed Saviour was sent to Comfort those that mourn in Zion, Is. 61.2.3.
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to giue them beautie for ashes, the oyle of ioy for mourning, the garment of gladnes for the spirit of beauiues, &c. Ioh. 16.20 23. Verily I say vnto you, ye shall weape and lament,
to give them beauty for Ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of gladness for the Spirit of beauiues, etc. John 16.20 23. Verily I say unto you, you shall Weep and lament,
for as the obiect therof excels all terrene & earthly things, as the obiect of true ioy, being God himselfe, Christ Iesus, the assurance of the graces of the Spirit, the word, increase,
for as the Object thereof excels all terrene & earthly things, as the Object of true joy, being God himself, christ Iesus, the assurance of the graces of the Spirit, the word, increase,
The hypocrites ioy neuer exceedes the ioy in the world, the profites and pleasures of this world doe more affect their hearts then the ioy of these supernaturall, superexcellent & heauenly things.
The Hypocrites joy never exceeds the joy in the world, the profits and pleasures of this world do more affect their hearts then the joy of these supernatural, superexcellent & heavenly things.
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And if this be so, how few found beleeuers doth this world afford, that for the measure & degree of their ioy, can free themselues frō being hypocrites,
And if this be so, how few found believers does this world afford, that for the measure & degree of their joy, can free themselves from being Hypocrites,
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The same doth Paul testifie, we reioyce in tribulation, and of himselfe and the rest of the Apostles he saith, And though I be offered vpon the sacrifice and seruice of your faith, I am glad and reioyce with you all.
The same does Paul testify, we rejoice in tribulation, and of himself and thee rest of the Apostles he Says, And though I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
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2. This ioy marres & distastes all carnal ioyes whatsoeuer, it makes a man sind little or no relish or taste in earthly delights, they will be to him as the white of an egge, wherein saith Salomon, what sauour is there? If men had receiued this true ioy once, wee should soon see a change in their conuersation, there would not be such wide gaping and laughter in vaine,
2. This joy mars & distastes all carnal Joys whatsoever, it makes a man sind little or no relish or taste in earthly delights, they will be to him as the white of an egg, wherein Says Solomon, what savour is there? If men had received this true joy once, we should soon see a change in their Conversation, there would not be such wide gaping and laughter in vain,
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3. It will keep a man from masterlines and censoriousnes of others, as also to be compassionate and tender hearted, to sympa•hize in the wants and sorrowes of others, especially such as are vnder spiritual afflictions.
3. It will keep a man from masterlines and censoriousnes of Others, as also to be compassionate and tender hearted, to sympa•hize in the Wants and sorrows of Others, especially such as Are under spiritual afflictions.
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so it ends in it, and destroyes not, but preserues that blessed grace, it keepes the soule in a preparednesse and ape•esse to acknowledge his owne vilenesse,
so it ends in it, and Destroys not, but preserves that blessed grace, it keeps the soul in a preparedness and ape•esse to acknowledge his own vileness,
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and the true tryall thereof, whereas the joyes which are temporarie, or from the illusisions or methods of Sathan, comfort no man in adversity, finde sweetnes in carnal ioyes, are masterly and censorious,
and the true trial thereof, whereas the Joys which Are temporary, or from the illusisions or methods of Sathan, Comfort no man in adversity, find sweetness in carnal Joys, Are masterly and censorious,
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and make men proud and aduaunce themselues, and are in all things contrary vnto the holy true ioyes, which the Spirit of GOD doth exhibite and giue vnto those which seek true ioy in vnfeigned and godly sorrow.
and make men proud and advance themselves, and Are in all things contrary unto the holy true Joys, which the Spirit of GOD does exhibit and give unto those which seek true joy in unfeigned and godly sorrow.
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as examination of thy slippes and faylings, which will bring thee to vnfeigned: confession and acknowledgement of thy sin to God, that prouokes the soule to godly sorrow,
as examination of thy slips and failings, which will bring thee to unfeigned: Confessi and acknowledgement of thy since to God, that provokes the soul to godly sorrow,
3. Beware of neglecting the meanes, by which the spirit exhibites this true consolation, which are both publike and prinate, a Christian must not looke for miracles,
3. Beware of neglecting the means, by which the Spirit exhibits this true consolation, which Are both public and prinate, a Christian must not look for Miracles,
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2. Be exceedingly carefull to do such duties as bring true comfort: as 1. Be diligent to know the difference betwixt counterfe it graces and true sauing graces;
2. Be exceedingly careful to do such duties as bring true Comfort: as 1. Be diligent to know the difference betwixt counterfe it graces and true Saving graces;
so that if thou be ignorant of the methodes & deceites, & bee not able to get good cuidences and signes of the truth and soundnesse of them, the heart will be distracted with feares and doubts,
so that if thou be ignorant of the methods & Deceits, & be not able to get good cuidences and Signs of the truth and soundness of them, the heart will be distracted with fears and doubts,
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and the vse of all the rest of Gods ordinances, and neuer giue ouer drinking euery day a draught of humiliation vntill thou feele in thy selfe some good degree of softnesse of heart, that it may oft bleed inwardly in the sence and feeling, especially of thy beloued sins committed, not onely against a God of infinite Maiestie, power, &c. but especially of infinite sweetnesse, goodnesse, mercie, graciousnesse, bounty and loue, who hath giuen thee so much,
and the use of all the rest of God's ordinances, and never give over drinking every day a draught of humiliation until thou feel in thy self Some good degree of softness of heart, that it may oft bleed inwardly in the sense and feeling, especially of thy Beloved Sins committed, not only against a God of infinite Majesty, power, etc. but especially of infinite sweetness, Goodness, mercy, graciousness, bounty and love, who hath given thee so much,
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if euer any Church in generall, or any particular and priuate man euer went away without some speciall sweet answere from God in his greatest disrest & vnquietnesse,
if ever any Church in general, or any particular and private man ever went away without Some special sweet answer from God in his greatest disrest & unquietness,
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and especially some faithfull experienced man of God, who though (as Elihu speakes) hee bee but one of a thousand to declare vnto man his righteousnesse, Iob. 33.23.26. yet he will haue mercy vpon him, and will say, deliuer him that he goe not downe into the pit:
and especially Some faithful experienced man of God, who though (as Elihu speaks) he be but one of a thousand to declare unto man his righteousness, Job 33.23.26. yet he will have mercy upon him, and will say, deliver him that he go not down into the pit:
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He shall pray vnto God, and he will be fauourable to him, & he shall see his face with ioy, &c. Thus did the Spouse find her welbeloued, she went and inquired of the watchmen, and vvhen shee was a little past shee found him whom her soule loued:
He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable to him, & he shall see his face with joy, etc. Thus did the Spouse find her well-beloved, she went and inquired of the watchmen, and when she was a little past she found him whom her soul loved:
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Many a poore soule is kept in heauinesse a long time by Sathans policie, labouring with them to keepe secret his subtilties & their own wants, which by wholesome counsell might easily and speedily be relieued and comforted.
Many a poor soul is kept in heaviness a long time by Satan's policy, labouring with them to keep secret his subtleties & their own Wants, which by wholesome counsel might Easily and speedily be relieved and comforted.
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thou shalt neuer get these sweet refreshings and spirituall ioyes, except thou loue to be Gods seruant, delighting in him and all his holy ordinances, obserue how liuely and plainly the Lord expresseth this.
thou shalt never get these sweet refreshings and spiritual Joys, except thou love to be God's servant, delighting in him and all his holy ordinances, observe how lively and plainly the Lord Expresses this.
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Quest. Sometimes I feele spirituall ioyes, bue soone loose the sence of them againe, what may I doe to preserue both the grace & the sence thereof in my soule that it may be habituall in me?
Quest. Sometime I feel spiritual Joys, bue soon lose the sense of them again, what may I do to preserve both the grace & the sense thereof in my soul that it may be habitual in me?
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1. Confession of sinnes vpon which God hath pledged his fidelity to forgiue and to cleanse vs from all vnrighteousnesse, confession if true hath assurance of remission of sinnes & iustification, out of which springs true and solide ioy.
1. Confessi of Sins upon which God hath pledged his Fidis to forgive and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, Confessi if true hath assurance of remission of Sins & justification, out of which springs true and solid joy.
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these sweeten the soule, & are the ordinarie conduites of cōsolation, the heart gathering soyle and corruption daily, must of necessitie be cleansed by these,
these sweeten the soul, & Are the ordinary conduits of consolation, the heart gathering soil and corruption daily, must of necessity be cleansed by these,
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4. Beware of much carnal ioy, or external reioycing, for the immoderate delighting in outward things, is like Opium to the bodie which stupifies the braine,
4. Beware of much carnal joy, or external rejoicing, for the immoderate delighting in outward things, is like Opium to the body which stupifies the brain,
and makes it senselesse, so doe these earthly ioyes stupifie the soule & make it insensible of the consolations of the spirit of God, bringing therevpon hardnesse of heart in the things of God,
and makes it senseless, so do these earthly Joys stupify the soul & make it insensible of the consolations of the Spirit of God, bringing thereupon hardness of heart in the things of God,
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This the Lord wisheth in his people when they gaue Moses those faire speeches. All that thou commaundest vs from the Lord we will doe. The Lord answers;
This the Lord wishes in his people when they gave Moses those fair Speeches. All that thou Commandest us from the Lord we will do. The Lord answers;
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Doe any thinke it shall goe well with them, or that they can possibly preserue the ioyes of God in the heart, that are eyther partiall in their obedience,
Do any think it shall go well with them, or that they can possibly preserve the Joys of God in the heart, that Are either partial in their Obedience,
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5. Haue an eye as to the Law, which is the rule of life, so to the promises, which are the legacies of thy father wherein is bequeathed that to thee which wil continually refocilate & refresh thy soule, hang vpon these as the brests of thy consolation, as the Prophet sayth:
5. Have an eye as to the Law, which is the Rule of life, so to the promises, which Are the legacies of thy father wherein is bequeathed that to thee which will continually refocilate & refresh thy soul, hang upon these as the breasts of thy consolation, as the Prophet say:
1. A faithfull remembrance of the promises, for that which is not remēbred is as if not known, the memory therefore must bee carefull to keepe in this office,
1. A faithful remembrance of the promises, for that which is not remembered is as if not known, the memory Therefore must be careful to keep in this office,
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7. Neglect not any one of Gods ordinances publike or priuate, & adde often priuate fasting to thy priuate prayers, which will bring comfort, search all the Scriptures,
7. Neglect not any one of God's ordinances public or private, & add often private fasting to thy private Prayers, which will bring Comfort, search all the Scriptures,
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if but any one of eyther publike or priuate be not conscionably performed, its no wonder though the spirit of God answer not the soule, with his sweete refreshings.
if but any one of either public or private be not Conscionably performed, its no wonder though the Spirit of God answer not the soul, with his sweet refreshings.
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for delayes in this cause are dangerous, examine the cause why thy beloued hides himselfe, be sure to remoue the cause, call and seeke after him with all importunitie,
for delays in this cause Are dangerous, examine the cause why thy Beloved hides himself, be sure to remove the cause, call and seek After him with all importunity,
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for to offer the halt, blinde, and lame in sacrifice, is abomination to the Lord, be sedulous, watchful and diligent to doe all duties of pietie to GOD with preparation,
for to offer the halt, blind, and lame in sacrifice, is abomination to the Lord, be sedulous, watchful and diligent to do all duties of piety to GOD with preparation,
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and take her into his house to bed and board, is it poffible that the Spirit of Christ who hath taken possession of thy heart, should shew that sweetnesse in thy soule,
and take her into his house to Bed and board, is it poffible that the Spirit of christ who hath taken possession of thy heart, should show that sweetness in thy soul,
They may say with the Church, being asked if they had receiued the holy Ghost since they beleeued, they answered, They had not somuch as heard this there was an holy Ghost:
They may say with the Church, being asked if they had received the holy Ghost since they believed, they answered, They had not So much as herd this there was an holy Ghost:
1. They soone forget, the consolation and the ground thereof as the Apostle sayth, Yee haue forgotten the cōsolation which speaketh, • 〈 ◊ 〉. 12.5. to you as to sonnes,
1. They soon forget, the consolation and the ground thereof as the Apostle say, Ye have forgotten the consolation which speaks, • 〈 ◊ 〉. 12.5. to you as to Sons,
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4. Some feele exceeding flashes and passions of ioy & gladnesse, but because they are incumbred with passions of anger and violēt perturbations arising from their distempered constitution & natural turbulent affections, this ioy is hindered from being constant and habituall,
4. some feel exceeding flashes and passion of joy & gladness, but Because they Are encumbered with passion of anger and violent perturbations arising from their distempered constitution & natural turbulent affections, this joy is hindered from being constant and habitual,
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5. In some this ioy is solide & habituall, which constantly ariseth from the assurance of their reconciliation and peace with God though they oft feele not any great passions or rauishings of the heart:
5. In Some this joy is solid & habitual, which constantly arises from the assurance of their reconciliation and peace with God though they oft feel not any great passion or ravishings of the heart:
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Thus haue I lead thee the way by the seeming waters of Marah vnto the true sweet fountaines of Elin• where I leaue thee to so•ace and satiate thy soule.
Thus have I led thee the Way by the seeming waters of Marah unto the true sweet fountains of Elin• where I leave thee to so•ace and satiate thy soul.
The stranger shall not inc••dle with this ioy, hands off, it is not for you, it is the particular & speciall priviledge of the houshold of faith, and there is great reason because they haue no cause of true ioy, no nor of any ioy at all in them;
The stranger shall not inc••dle with this joy, hands off, it is not for you, it is the particular & special privilege of the household of faith, and there is great reason Because they have no cause of true joy, no nor of any joy At all in them;
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Hee that beleeues not is condemned already, that is in Gods decree, in the sentence of Gods iust and righteous law, in his owne conscience which hath and doth arraigne & condemne him,
He that believes not is condemned already, that is in God's Decree, in the sentence of God's just and righteous law, in his own conscience which hath and does arraign & condemn him,
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Whereas the Tragicall beginning of the righteous, though it begin in true sorrow yet it is soone recompenced with that true ioy which even for the present is filled with celestiall and heauenly solace,
Whereas the Tragical beginning of the righteous, though it begin in true sorrow yet it is soon recompensed with that true joy which even for the present is filled with celestial and heavenly solace,
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and delight and perpetuated vnto all eternitie, which I pray God to increase in thy heart by the spirit of comfort for the Sonne of his loues sake. Amen. FINIS.
and delight and perpetuated unto all eternity, which I pray God to increase in thy heart by the Spirit of Comfort for the Son of his loves sake. Amen. FINIS.
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