XI. Their best workes are great sinnes. XII. The Church is the Congregation of righteous men, and is assaulted with many evills. XIII. Exhortation to righteousnesse.
XI. Their best works Are great Sins. XII. The Church is the Congregation of righteous men, and is assaulted with many evils. XIII. Exhortation to righteousness.
I IF wee take but a slight view of man, who in his own pride and loftinesse of minde, hath taken to himselfe the glorious title of the Little world, if wee consider him in his person & in his state;
I IF we take but a slight view of man, who in his own pride and loftiness of mind, hath taken to himself the glorious title of the Little world, if we Consider him in his person & in his state;
and the ground wherein he is sowen, is a quagmire of dirt, a sinke of uncleanenesse, a strait and darke pit of loathsome and pestilent putrefaction, from whence he doth not escape,
and the ground wherein he is sown, is a quagmire of dirt, a sink of uncleanness, a strait and dark pit of loathsome and pestilent putrefaction, from whence he does not escape,
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hunger and thirst, cold and heate, nakednesse and weakenesse, labour and wearinesse, greasinesse & sweat, waking and sleeping, feavers and consumptions are the first deputies, who at his first entry into the world goe meete and welcome him, to make the first solemnities of this palace of vanitie and mourning;
hunger and thirst, cold and heat, nakedness and weakness, labour and weariness, greasinesse & sweat, waking and sleeping, fevers and consumptions Are the First deputies, who At his First entry into the world go meet and welcome him, to make the First solemnities of this palace of vanity and mourning;
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wherein hee hath seant set the first foote, when ignorance and forgetfulnesse, vaine hope and trembling feare, senslesnesse and despaire, joy and sadnesse, despite and cholor, burning lust and cold disdaine, a thousand combersome passions, ten thousand pricking cares, troupe together,
wherein he hath seant Set the First foot, when ignorance and forgetfulness, vain hope and trembling Fear, Senslessness and despair, joy and sadness, despite and cholor, burning lust and cold disdain, a thousand cumbersome passion, ten thousand pricking Cares, troop together,
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and joine themselves to the first band, to conduct & leade him by certaine journies and stations, incht to some longer, to some shorter, to the king of terrours, to the mannor of darkenesse, to the land of the shadow of death, where he shall say to the grave, Thou art my father:
and join themselves to the First band, to conduct & lead him by certain journeys and stations, inched to Some longer, to Some shorter, to the King of terrors, to the manor of darkness, to the land of the shadow of death, where he shall say to the grave, Thou art my father:
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passing the dayes in painefull labours, in trouble of minde, in many dangers betweene shamelesse flatterers, craftie calumniators, and aposted assasms;
passing the days in painful labours, in trouble of mind, in many dangers between shameless Flatterers, crafty calumniators, and aposted assasms;
or long for it, to make a dolefull end of the huge heape of their manifold and wofull miseries, which extract from them now and then a vehement disdain of their royall Robes, with this true exclamation, O cloth more glorious than happy!
or long for it, to make a doleful end of the huge heap of their manifold and woeful misery's, which extract from them now and then a vehement disdain of their royal Robes, with this true exclamation, Oh cloth more glorious than happy!
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In the Scriptures ye see Saul, possessed with the Divel, murthering the Lords Priests, smiting with the edge of the sword the whole Citie of Nob, men and women, children and sucklings, Oxen, Asses and Sheepe, seeking to kill his owne sonne and heyre,
In the Scriptures you see Saul, possessed with the devil, murdering the lords Priests, smiting with the edge of the sword the Whole city of Nob, men and women, children and sucklings, Oxen, Asses and Sheep, seeking to kill his own son and heir,
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and finally imbruing his unmercifull and pittilesse hands with his owne blood. There ye see Ishbosheth slaine by his owne Captaines, in whom he had speciall affiance.
and finally imbruing his unmerciful and pitiless hands with his own blood. There you see Ishbosheth slain by his own Captains, in whom he had special affiance.
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after hee had taken a deepe draught in the crystaline cup of worldly prosperities, and given his heart to seeke and search out by wise-dome all things that are done under heaven, upbraiding them all with this true saying;
After he had taken a deep draught in the crystaline cup of worldly Prosperities, and given his heart to seek and search out by Wisdom all things that Are done under heaven, upbraiding them all with this true saying;
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what was the state of the Kings of Israel, but an hideous spectacle of most horrible calamities? Neyther shall ye finde any amongst the Politicians and Statesmen, living amongst the wearisome turmoile of imploiments, who once in his life findeth not whereupon to sing to his perplexed soule Salomons complaint, which Gilimer the last King of the Vandales harped with a mourning and sorrow-full tune, to the Emperour Iustinian, whose prisoner he then was, Vanity of vanities, Vanity of vanities, all is vanity. III.
what was the state of the Kings of Israel, but an hideous spectacle of most horrible calamities? Neither shall you find any among the Politicians and Statesmen, living among the wearisome turmoil of employments, who once in his life finds not whereupon to sing to his perplexed soul Solomon's complaint, which Gilimer the last King of the Vandals harped with a mourning and sorrowful tune, to the Emperor Iustinian, whose prisoner he then was, Vanity of vanities, Vanity of vanities, all is vanity. III.
and steepe the few drams of worldly comforts, which they taste but seldome in their lives, with a quintall of gall? One bewaileth the death of his only sonne:
and steep the few drams of worldly comforts, which they taste but seldom in their lives, with a quintal of Gall? One bewaileth the death of his only son:
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all their pleasures are like the Locusts, whereof mention is made in the Revelation, which had hayre as the hayre of women, to entice with goodly shewes;
all their pleasures Are like the Locusts, whereof mention is made in the Revelation, which had hair as the hair of women, to entice with goodly shows;
IV. But amongst and above all men, many are the evils of the righteous man, as David said when hee was forced, through feare, to change his behaviour before Abimelech King of Gath,
IV. But among and above all men, many Are the evils of the righteous man, as David said when he was forced, through Fear, to change his behaviour before Abimelech King of Gaza,
and faining himselfe madde, escaped his enemies indignation, for he feareth not to call himselfe righteous: and calling to memorie the great number of evills, which hee had endured from the first day of his anointing till then, he pronounceth, that many are the evils of the righteous.
and feigning himself mad, escaped his enemies Indignation, for he fears not to call himself righteous: and calling to memory the great number of evils, which he had endured from the First day of his anointing till then, he pronounceth, that many Are the evils of the righteous.
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And because this saying is confirmed by the experience of all ages, and therefore it may seeme very strange, that a righteous man should be so storm-beaten with afflictions, he mitigateth the bitternesse of this averred sentence, with the sweetnesse of this no lesse experimented conclusion;
And Because this saying is confirmed by the experience of all ages, and Therefore it may seem very strange, that a righteous man should be so storm-beaten with afflictions, he mitigateth the bitterness of this averred sentence, with the sweetness of this no less experimented conclusion;
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The fourth and fift, of the causes wherefore Almighty GOD, and his loving father, suffereth him to be pushed and tossed to and fro with so manie evils.
The fourth and fift, of the Causes Wherefore Almighty GOD, and his loving father, suffers him to be pushed and tossed to and from with so many evils.
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V. If ye define and describe exactly the righteous man, by the rules of the Law, which ascribeth this glorious and most excellent title to those onely, whose persons are (from the womb) without spot, whose actions are without sinne,
V. If you define and describe exactly the righteous man, by the rules of the Law, which ascribeth this glorious and most excellent title to those only, whose Persons Are (from the womb) without spot, whose actions Are without sin,
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Now if he cannot know them, what ability can he have to doe them? And therefore Eliphaz sayth of such a man, in the Old Testament, that he is abominable and filthy, drinking iniquity like water:
Now if he cannot know them, what ability can he have to do them? And Therefore Eliphaz say of such a man, in the Old Testament, that he is abominable and filthy, drinking iniquity like water:
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and there is not a iust man upon earth, that doth good, and sinneth not, saving our Lord Iesus Christ, who through the prerogative of his immaculate conception, by the wonderfull operation of the holy Spirit, was in the likenesse of sinfull flesh, holy, harmelesse, undefiled, & separate from sinners:
and there is not a just man upon earth, that does good, and Sinneth not, Saving our Lord Iesus christ, who through the prerogative of his immaculate conception, by the wonderful operation of the holy Spirit, was in the likeness of sinful Flesh, holy, harmless, undefiled, & separate from Sinners:
and in the modification of his blessed Gospel, wherein he entitleth his beloved children, with this honourable name of Righteous men: judging of them, not by the imperfect perfection of their righteousnesses, which are as filthy ragges;
and in the modification of his blessed Gospel, wherein he entitleth his Beloved children, with this honourable name of Righteous men: judging of them, not by the imperfect perfection of their Righteousness, which Are as filthy rags;
but by their affection and earnest endevour to be such as they should, and which they strive with might and maine to be, forgetting those things which are behinde,
but by their affection and earnest endeavour to be such as they should, and which they strive with might and main to be, forgetting those things which Are behind,
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and the sweet fruit of the obedience of the second Adam. That man is corrupt by deceitfull lusts, and therefore is ever busied in drawing us away from goodnesse, and entising us to evill.
and the sweet fruit of the Obedience of the second Adam. That man is corrupt by deceitful Lustiest, and Therefore is ever busied in drawing us away from Goodness, and enticing us to evil.
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and like the people of Israel, when they were upon their journey, ascending to appeare before God in Sion, goeth from strength to strength, till he come unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ.
and like the people of Israel, when they were upon their journey, ascending to appear before God in Sion, Goes from strength to strength, till he come unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ.
So that man is at the last subdued, overthrowne and killed by this man, as the monstrous Gyant Goliah was by little David. That man, where he reigneth, bringeth forth for fruit shame, and his end is death: This man hath his fruit in holinesse, and his end is everlasting life.
So that man is At the last subdued, overthrown and killed by this man, as the monstrous Giant Goliath was by little David. That man, where he Reigneth, brings forth for fruit shame, and his end is death: This man hath his fruit in holiness, and his end is everlasting life.
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From hence it is, that God, when he is to speake and make us know what account he maketh of his servants, considereth them not according unto those relickes of the old man, whose strength is weakened,
From hence it is, that God, when he is to speak and make us know what account he makes of his Servants, Considereth them not according unto those Relics of the old man, whose strength is weakened,
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For the Divels worke in us, is not so considerable to defame us publikely with the disgracefull name of Sinners and wicked men, as Gods worke is to grace us with the honourable title of Saints and Righteous men: namely, seeing the Lord maintaineth, setteth forward,
For the Devils work in us, is not so considerable to defame us publicly with the disgraceful name of Sinners and wicked men, as God's work is to grace us with the honourable title of Saints and Righteous men: namely, seeing the Lord maintaineth, sets forward,
covering it with the precious robe of the righteousnesse of his deare Son, in whom he hath made us holy, unblameable, unreproveable, and complete in his own fight:
covering it with the precious robe of the righteousness of his deer Son, in whom he hath made us holy, unblameable, unreprovable, and complete in his own fight:
And therefore righteous and perfect in Christ, of unrighteous and uncomplete in our selves. VII. The man whom God calleth righteous in this sense, is pourtrayed by the holy Spirit, as well negatively as affirmatively.
And Therefore righteous and perfect in christ, of unrighteous and uncomplete in our selves. VII. The man whom God calls righteous in this sense, is portrayed by the holy Spirit, as well negatively as affirmatively.
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Therefore whosoever sinneth as he doth, is his, and not Gods. But the righteous man is delivered out of his clawes, through our Lord Iesus Christ the Sonne of God, who for this purpose was manifested, that he might destroy the workes of the Divell. His second reason is this;
Therefore whosoever Sinneth as he does, is his, and not God's But the righteous man is Delivered out of his claws, through our Lord Iesus christ the Son of God, who for this purpose was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. His second reason is this;
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And therefore all his sinne come either from ignorance, or from infirmitie, and lye so heavie upon his wearied soule that he cannot choofe but desire death to be freed of them;
And Therefore all his sin come either from ignorance, or from infirmity, and lie so heavy upon his wearied soul that he cannot choofe but desire death to be freed of them;
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Therefore his Righteousnesse is not only a religious abstinence, and refraining from evill; but also a carefull and conscionabe imployment in all things which are good:
Therefore his Righteousness is not only a religious abstinence, and refraining from evil; but also a careful and conscionabe employment in all things which Are good:
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and such as Zacharias and Elizabeth were, to whom the Scripture beareth witnesse, that they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandements and ordinances of the Lord blamelesse. VIII. David challengeth and taketh upon him this title of a Righteous man: for, as I have said, hee speaketh not only of others;
and such as Zacharias and Elizabeth were, to whom the Scripture bears witness, that they were both righteous before God, walking in all the Commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. VIII. David Challengeth and Takes upon him this title of a Righteous man: for, as I have said, he speaks not only of Others;
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shall we say, that like the Peacock (who, in the height of his pride, covers himselfe all over with his taste) he tooke pleasure to display his righteousnesse before God,
shall we say, that like the Peacock (who, in the height of his pride, covers himself all over with his taste) he took pleasure to display his righteousness before God,
Surely Papists, when they nick-name us with their owne titles of pride and presumption, because we call our selves Righteous men, will not stand (me thinks) to print the same stampe upon these godly mens foreheads:
Surely Papists, when they nickname us with their own titles of pride and presumption, Because we call our selves Righteous men, will not stand (me thinks) to print the same stamp upon these godly men's foreheads:
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As for us, we may learne by this example of David, and manie mo which are to be found in the Scripture, that to preach what thou hast received, is not arrogancy, but faith: is not pride, but devotion; as Augustin saith wisely:
As for us, we may Learn by this Exampl of David, and many more which Are to be found in the Scripture, that to preach what thou hast received, is not arrogance, but faith: is not pride, but devotion; as Augustin Says wisely:
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Let them therefore heed the speech of S. Augustin, who explaining this prayer of David in the beginning of the 85. Psalme, which in Hebrew and in our translation, is the 86. Preserve my soule, because I am holy:
Let them Therefore heed the speech of S. Augustin, who explaining this prayer of David in the beginning of the 85. Psalm, which in Hebrew and in our Translation, is the 86. Preserve my soul, Because I am holy:
For the Apostle reproving pride, saith not, Thou hast not, but he saith, 1. Cor. 4. What hast thou that thou didst not receive? Thou wast not reproved,
For the Apostle reproving pride, Says not, Thou hast not, but he Says, 1. Cor. 4. What hast thou that thou didst not receive? Thou wast not reproved,
or that ye should be light in him? Let therefore every Christian say, yea let the whole body of Christ say, Let him that suffereth tribulations, diverse tentations,
or that you should be Light in him? Let Therefore every Christian say, yea let the Whole body of christ say, Let him that suffers tribulations, diverse tentations,
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and innumerable scandals, cry and say, Preserve my soule, because I am holy. IX. It is no matter what many men, which are not righteous, thinke and speake of themselves:
and innumerable scandals, cry and say, Preserve my soul, Because I am holy. IX. It is no matter what many men, which Are not righteous, think and speak of themselves:
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At Athens there was a certaine man, called Thrasylaus, who (detained with a pleasant madnesse) deemed that all the ships which arrived there, were his;
At Athens there was a certain man, called Thrasylaus, who (detained with a pleasant madness) deemed that all the ships which arrived there, were his;
If a foole think that he is wise, shall a wise man call himselfe a foole? If a begger say that he is rich, shall a rich man say of himselfe that he is poore? If a man, troubled in his hypochondres, imagineth that hee is King of this Island, shall the King mistake himselfe,
If a fool think that he is wise, shall a wise man call himself a fool? If a beggar say that he is rich, shall a rich man say of himself that he is poor? If a man, troubled in his hypochondres, imagineth that he is King of this Island, shall the King mistake himself,
and put in question whether he be King or no? If an hypocrite or a wicked man crack much of his owne righteousnesse, shall he whom God hath mercifully clothed with this wedding garment, denie what he hath received,
and put in question whither he be King or no? If an hypocrite or a wicked man Crac much of his own righteousness, shall he whom God hath mercifully clothed with this wedding garment, deny what he hath received,
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and say to his benefactor who hath bought him, Thou art not my father? X. We must not weigh such men in the deceiving weights of their owne imaginations,
and say to his benefactor who hath bought him, Thou art not my father? X. We must not weigh such men in the deceiving weights of their own Imaginations,
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Their feet runne to evill, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: Their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity, wasting and destruction are in their paths:
Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: Their thoughts Are thoughts of iniquity, wasting and destruction Are in their paths:
With all this, having in themselves a root bearing gall and wormewood, they adde drunkennesse to thirst, hardnesse of heart & contempt of God, to sinne.
With all this, having in themselves a root bearing Gall and wormwood, they add Drunkenness to thirst, hardness of heart & contempt of God, to sin.
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Such mens works, which have a goodly shew, what are they else, but, as one of the ancient Doctors of the Latin Church called them, Glorious and glistering sinnes? Therefore Christ said to his Disciples, that except their righteousnesse should exceed the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisees, they should in no case enter into the Kingdome of heaven.
Such men's works, which have a goodly show, what Are they Else, but, as one of the ancient Doctors of the Latin Church called them, Glorious and glistering Sins? Therefore christ said to his Disciples, that except their righteousness should exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, they should in no case enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
therefore the Church is called IESURUN, that is, the Righteous, or the Vpright, when it is said of Moses, that he was a king in Iesurun. i. amongst the upright.
Therefore the Church is called JESURUN, that is, the Righteous, or the Upright, when it is said of Moses, that he was a King in Jesurun. i. among the upright.
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Is there no balme in Gilead? is there no Physician there? If there be none there, where shall ye seek them? If there be no righteous men in the Church, where shall ye finde them? It is true, that it may be often excepted against the Church, considered by great and in the multitude, that IESURUN, the upright waxed fat and kicked;
Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no physician there? If there be none there, where shall you seek them? If there be no righteous men in the Church, where shall you find them? It is true, that it may be often excepted against the Church, considered by great and in the multitude, that JESURUN, the upright waxed fat and Kicked;
as Chrysostome called Paul: And we may say in that respect with the Prophet Habakkuk, that the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than hee.
as Chrysostom called Paul: And we may say in that respect with the Prophet Habakkuk, that the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he.
Notwithstanding that, the congregation of righteous men, the Church of God, the deare spouse of our Lord Iesus Christ, is so vexed and turmoiled with evils, that her God & husband nameth her by them,
Notwithstanding that, the congregation of righteous men, the Church of God, the deer spouse of our Lord Iesus christ, is so vexed and turmoiled with evils, that her God & husband names her by them,
or at least truer than this, Many are the afflictions of the Righteous. XIII. What then? were it not better to send a bill of divorce to righteousnesse,
or At least truer than this, Many Are the afflictions of the Righteous. XIII. What then? were it not better to send a bill of divorce to righteousness,
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but of the wicked he saith, The world shall reioyce. Is not rejoycing better than weeping? Is it not better to feast with Herod, and to dance with Herodias daughter,
but of the wicked he Says, The world shall rejoice. Is not rejoicing better than weeping? Is it not better to feast with Herod, and to dance with Herodias daughter,
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if he respect not his owne honour? Living so, he hath godlinesse with contentment, which is great gaine: for the worke of righteousnesse, shall be peace;
if he respect not his own honour? Living so, he hath godliness with contentment, which is great gain: for the work of righteousness, shall be peace;
Therefore sow to your selves in righteousnesse, and ye shall reape in mercy, contentment, peace, joy, eternall life, through the merites of our Lord Iesus Christ;
Therefore sow to your selves in righteousness, and you shall reap in mercy, contentment, peace, joy, Eternal life, through the merits of our Lord Iesus christ;
The evills which he doth, the evils which he suffereth. In the Schools we call them the Evills of offence, and the Evills of punishment: Those are sinnes.
The evils which he does, the evils which he suffers. In the Schools we call them the Evils of offence, and the Evils of punishment: Those Are Sins.
what marvell then if all had, if all have, if all shall have also the evill of paine? Where the cause is present & working, no wonder if the effect follow hard,
what marvel then if all had, if all have, if all shall have also the evil of pain? Where the cause is present & working, no wonder if the Effect follow hard,
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What is man, but a worm? what is the sonne of man, but a little worm? what then are all the evils which all men suffer? what is death it selfe? death, which is the wages of sinne;
What is man, but a worm? what is the son of man, but a little worm? what then Are all the evils which all men suffer? what is death it self? death, which is the wages of sin;
and all men, compared to the least offence given unto the infinite Majestie of Almighty God? Not so much as a drop of water, matched with the great and huge Ocean.
and all men, compared to the least offence given unto the infinite Majesty of Almighty God? Not so much as a drop of water, matched with the great and huge Ocean.
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and to be miserable and unhappy for ever? Let men speake as they will: to speak properly, the afflictions of this life, are evils in our feeling onely;
and to be miserable and unhappy for ever? Let men speak as they will: to speak properly, the afflictions of this life, Are evils in our feeling only;
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Sinne in worldlings, floweth from the stinking puddle of their hardned and malicious heart: To do evill, they finde nothing too hote; nothing too cold.
Sin in worldlings, flows from the stinking puddle of their hardened and malicious heart: To do evil, they find nothing too hight; nothing too cold.
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If then we compare men with men, & not with God, wicked mens sinnes are like unto beames; whereas the righteous mans sinns are but motes, and light faults.
If then we compare men with men, & not with God, wicked men's Sins Are like unto beams; whereas the righteous men Sins Are but motes, and Light Faults.
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and that for Iesus Christ his deare Sonnes sake, in whom we have redemption, i. the forgivenesse of sinnes through his blood, according to the riches of his grace.
and that for Iesus christ his deer Sons sake, in whom we have redemption, i. the forgiveness of Sins through his blood, according to the riches of his grace.
This accusation is stuffed with manie common places of antiquitie, of multitude, of glorie, of honours, of riches, of succession, of union of Kings, Princes, people, of their agreement and combination to maintaine the old doctrine of the Fathers, against the new Sect of the little flocke, of a few poore snakes, of an handfull of forlorne fellowes, men of a vile condition, of no birth, of lesse gifts.
This accusation is stuffed with many Common places of antiquity, of multitude, of glory, of honours, of riches, of succession, of Union of Kings, Princes, people, of their agreement and combination to maintain the old Doctrine of the Father's, against the new Sect of the little flock, of a few poor snakes, of an handful of forlorn Fellows, men of a vile condition, of no birth, of less Gifts.
Laban swearing by the gods of Abraham, & the gods of Nacor, that is, by the gods of their father Thare, laid covertly in Abrahams, Isaacs, and Iacobs dish, the reproach of apostasie and defection from the ancient,
Laban swearing by the God's of Abraham, & the God's of Nacor, that is, by the God's of their father There, laid covertly in Abrahams, Isaacs, and Iacobs dish, the reproach of apostasy and defection from the ancient,
which could not be outworne, neyther by length of time, nor by inveterate custome, which is nothing else but oldnesse of error. The maine point of Hamans accusation against the Iewes, was;
which could not be outworn, neither by length of time, nor by inveterate custom, which is nothing Else but oldness of error. The main point of Hamans accusation against the Iewes, was;
Iesus Christ, the eternall Sonne of the heavenly Father, when he came into the world to bear witnesse unto the truth, appealed (without anie difficultie) unto the conscience of every man, and defied his enemies to prove him faultie in anie thing;
Iesus christ, the Eternal Son of the heavenly Father, when he Come into the world to bear witness unto the truth, appealed (without any difficulty) unto the conscience of every man, and defied his enemies to prove him faulty in any thing;
When they could not refute his doctrine, they would cast in his teeth, that he was of Galilee, a Carpenter, and a deceiver. When he delivered those who were possessed with Divels, ther said, This fellow doth not cast out Divels,
When they could not refute his Doctrine, they would cast in his teeth, that he was of Galilee, a Carpenter, and a deceiver. When he Delivered those who were possessed with Devils, there said, This fellow does not cast out Devils,
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When he spake of the destroying of the Temple of his bodie, and raysing of it up in three dayes, they accused him to have spoken of the Temple of Ierusalem;
When he spoke of the destroying of the Temple of his body, and raising of it up in three days, they accused him to have spoken of the Temple of Ierusalem;
It was laid to Pauls charge, that he was a pestilent fellow, a ring-leader of the sect of the Nazarens, who had gone about to profane the Temple; and was a deceiver.
It was laid to Paul's charge, that he was a pestilent fellow, a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarens, who had gone about to profane the Temple; and was a deceiver.
that in their assemblies, which (for feare of persecution) they held in the night time, their dogges, tyed to the Candlesticks, were inticed (by some collops cast before them) to leape forward, that bounding they might beate downe the lights at the time prefixed,
that in their assemblies, which (for Fear of persecution) they held in the night time, their Dogs, tied to the Candlesticks, were enticed (by Some collops cast before them) to leap forward, that bounding they might beat down the lights At the time prefixed,
the profession of an accursed vanitie, of a blinde error, of a most abominable and execrable religion, &c. 5 When God, in the bowels of this mercy, made the truth of his religion to spring up againe in Germanie, in France, in this Island;
the profession of an accursed vanity, of a blind error, of a most abominable and execrable Religion, etc. 5 When God, in the bowels of this mercy, made the truth of his Religion to spring up again in Germany, in France, in this Island;
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were not all these crimes imputed to our forefathers, whose eyes were first opened to see and imbrace the glorious light thereof? And although time, the mother of truth, hath swept away the imputations of eating of Pigges after the maner of the Passeover, of the extinguishing of the Torches and Candles, of incestuous villanie, wherewith our ancestors were injuriously blemished:
were not all these crimes imputed to our Forefathers, whose eyes were First opened to see and embrace the glorious Light thereof? And although time, the mother of truth, hath swept away the imputations of eating of Pigs After the manner of the Passover, of the extinguishing of the Torches and Candles, of incestuous villainy, wherewith our Ancestors were injuriously blemished:
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yet Christs enemies forbeare not to spew out of the open sepulchre of their stinking throats, in our faces, the reproach of heresie, noveltie, factions against God, schisme against the Church,
yet Christ enemies forbear not to spew out of the open Sepulchre of their stinking throats, in our faces, the reproach of heresy, novelty, factions against God, Schism against the Church,
which wee wipe away with the same Sponge wherewith the first Christians did blot them out, saying and verifying by the holy Scriptures, That our Religion is the same which God from the beginning did preach to Adam, which Abraham, Isaac, Iacob and their off-spring professed, which was foretold by the Prophets, published by the Apostles to all nations, beleeved in the world,
which we wipe away with the same Sponge wherewith the First Christians did blot them out, saying and verifying by the holy Scriptures, That our Religion is the same which God from the beginning did preach to Adam, which Abraham, Isaac, Iacob and their offspring professed, which was foretold by the prophets, published by the Apostles to all Nations, believed in the world,
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And therefore as whoores, seeking the renowne of chastitie, are accustomed to exprobrate to honest women the vices wherwith they are polluted themselves:
And Therefore as whores, seeking the renown of chastity, Are accustomed to exprobrate to honest women the vices wherewith they Are polluted themselves:
whereunto they adde the crimination of rebellion against the higher powers, of sedition against the State, of contriving of plots against their native soyle;
whereunto they add the crimination of rebellion against the higher Powers, of sedition against the State, of contriving of plots against their native soil;
that the Kings and Princes of the earth, thinking their States to be much interessed by the doctrine of godlinesse, may be moved to joine hands for the extirpation thereof.
that the Kings and Princes of the earth, thinking their States to be much interested by the Doctrine of godliness, may be moved to join hands for the extirpation thereof.
So Ahimelech the high Priest was accused to have conspired with David against Saul their King, because Ahimelech in his innocencie had given victuals and the sword of Goliah to David, and had enquired of the Lord for him.
So Ahimelech the high Priest was accused to have conspired with David against Saul their King, Because Ahimelech in his innocence had given victuals and the sword of Goliath to David, and had inquired of the Lord for him.
So Ahab imputed to the Prophet Eliah, that he troubled Israel: so he confessed that hee hated the Prophet Micaiah, because he did not prophesie good concerning him, but evill:
So Ahab imputed to the Prophet Elijah, that he troubled Israel: so he confessed that he hated the Prophet Micaiah, Because he did not prophesy good Concerning him, but evil:
So the adversaries of Iudah and Benjamin, to hinder the building of Ierusalem, writ to Artaxerxes; Be it knowne unto thee, ô King, that if this rebellious and bad citie be builded,
So the Adversaries of Iudah and Benjamin, to hinder the building of Ierusalem, writ to Artaxerxes; Be it known unto thee, o King, that if this rebellious and bad City be built,
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So the Presidents & Princes of Persia, finding no occasion against Daniel concerning his carriage in the Kings affaires, charged him with contempt of the King, saying, Hee regardeth not thee, ô King,
So the Presidents & Princes of Persiam, finding no occasion against daniel Concerning his carriage in the Kings affairs, charged him with contempt of the King, saying, He Regardeth not thee, o King,
The Iewes of Thessalonica set all the citie on an uprore against Paul and Silas, slandering them & all the Christians of the town, that they all did contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another King, one Iesus.
The Iewes of Thessalonica Set all the City on an uproar against Paul and Silas, slandering them & all the Christians of the town, that they all did contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is Another King, one Iesus.
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So the Iesuites, and other Romish Clergie, perswaded the young King of France, who knew us not, that wee were plotting to set up a State within his State, a Democracie within his Monarchie,
So the Iesuites, and other Romish Clergy, persuaded the young King of France, who knew us not, that we were plotting to Set up a State within his State, a Democracy within his Monarchy,
and intended to cast off the yoake of subjects, that wee might become Reipublicanes, subject to none but to our owne lusts and wills, like the Swissers.
and intended to cast off the yoke of subject's, that we might become Reipublicanes, Subject to none but to our own Lustiest and wills, like the Swissers.
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when the ayre infected breatheth a mortal plague upon men and beasts; when the licentious souldier steps into his neighbours house, as if it were his owne;
when the air infected breathes a Mortal plague upon men and beasts; when the licentious soldier steps into his neighbours house, as if it were his own;
our good fathers, who turned and whirled about so devoutly their Paternosters, and mumbled them so religiously before the holy Images, which these new upstart fellowes call abominable Idols; had bread and drinke enough:
our good Father's, who turned and whirled about so devoutly their Paternosters, and mumbled them so religiously before the holy Images, which these new upstart Fellows call abominable Idols; had bred and drink enough:
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Then ye heare nothing but edicts of proscription, but Spoyle, spoyle; Ransack, ransack; Kill, kill, with all kinde of reproaches, curses, and execrations:
Then you hear nothing but edicts of proscription, but Spoil, spoil; Ransack, ransack; Kill, kill, with all kind of Reproaches, curses, and execrations:
but hell opened, the Divels unchained, and all their fiery malice displayed against the righteous; but ravishing of goods, defiling of maried women, deflowring of Virgins;
but hell opened, the Devils unchained, and all their fiery malice displayed against the righteous; but ravishing of goods, defiling of married women, deflowering of Virgins;
banishing, murthering, exquisite punishments, grievous tortures, new kindes of death, and, which is most insupportable to an honest heart, scoffing, upbraiding, despitefull rayling;
banishing, murdering, exquisite punishments, grievous tortures, new Kinds of death, and, which is most insupportable to an honest heart, scoffing, upbraiding, despiteful railing;
or, if you will have the roll which the Apostle hath made of the righteous mans evills, tribulation, distresse, persecution, famine, nakednesse, perill, sword, without exception of sex, without pitie towards little children and sucklings, without any reverence to the gray haire and old age.
or, if you will have the roll which the Apostle hath made of the righteous men evils, tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, sword, without exception of sex, without pity towards little children and sucklings, without any Reverence to the grey hair and old age.
They were stoned, they were sawen asunder, were tempted, were slaine with the sword: they wandred about in sheepes skinnes and goat skinnes, being destitute, afflicted, tormented.
They were stoned, they were sawen asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in Sheep skins and goat skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented.
What is deare to the righteous man in this world? His goods. What more deare than his goods? His life. What dearer to him, what much more esteemed of him than his goods, his life,
What is deer to the righteous man in this world? His goods. What more deer than his goods? His life. What Dearer to him, what much more esteemed of him than his goods, his life,
his familiar friends, which came to comfort him, gaped upon him with their mouth, and, adding affliction to the afflicted, vexed his soule with reviling words;
his familiar Friends, which Come to Comfort him, gaped upon him with their Mouth, and, adding affliction to the afflicted, vexed his soul with reviling words;
calling him an oppressor of the poore, a wicked man, an hypocrite, and disputed eagerly against him, that the hypocrites and wicked men are the meere and onely object of afflictions:
calling him an oppressor of the poor, a wicked man, an hypocrite, and disputed eagerly against him, that the Hypocrites and wicked men Are the mere and only Object of afflictions:
yea, his owne wife scorned his godlinesse and uprightnesse, and mocking him with ironicall and pinching words, Doest thou still, said shee, retaine thine integrity? Blesse God, and die.
yea, his own wife scorned his godliness and uprightness, and mocking him with ironical and pinching words, Dost thou still, said she, retain thine integrity? Bless God, and die.
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10 If ye reade the storie of Davids life, ye shall judge that his owne sensible experience of the many evills, which lay heads and hands together to overthrow the righteous man, whereof hee speaketh in this Psalme;
10 If you read the story of Davids life, you shall judge that his own sensible experience of the many evils, which lay Heads and hands together to overthrow the righteous man, whereof he speaks in this Psalm;
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Consider him, consider Elijah the Prophet, consider the Maccabees, and all those worthy Confessors and Martyrs, whom the blessed Apostle in the Epistle to the Hebrewes recommendeth, to the blessed and perpetuall memory of the Church:
Consider him, Consider Elijah the Prophet, Consider the Maccabees, and all those worthy Confessors and Martyrs, whom the blessed Apostle in the Epistle to the Hebrews recommendeth, to the blessed and perpetual memory of the Church:
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and there fed with bread and water of affliction, to starve? Naboth, was he not killed with stones for his Vineyard? Was not that the hyre wherewith Ioash the Apostat payed Zachariah son of Iehoiada the high Priest,
and there fed with bred and water of affliction, to starve? Naboth, was he not killed with stones for his Vineyard? Was not that the hire wherewith Joash the Apostate paid Zachariah son of Jehoiada the high Priest,
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for his conservation and education, and requited the kindnesse which Iehoiada had done to him? Isaiah was cut thorow the middle with a Saw by Manasses. Iesus Christ charged the Iewes and Ierusalem, with scourging, killing, crucifying, stoning, persecuting of the Prophets, wise men,
for his conservation and education, and requited the kindness which Jehoiada had done to him? Isaiah was Cut thorough the middle with a Saw by Manasses. Iesus christ charged the Iewes and Ierusalem, with scourging, killing, crucifying, stoning, persecuting of the prophets, wise men,
How manie hellish and horrible torments found out the Tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes against the Iewes, who would not leave the Law of the Lord their God? Yee know the story of the seven brethren,
How many hellish and horrible torments found out the Tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes against the Iewes, who would not leave the Law of the Lord their God? Ye know the story of the seven brothers,
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Neyther is there anie honest-hearted man, but he findeth comfort in his povertie, in his basenesse, in all his most sharpe and pricking afflictions, in death it selfe;
Neither is there any honest-hearted man, but he finds Comfort in his poverty, in his baseness, in all his most sharp and pricking afflictions, in death it self;
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No affliction did nip Iob so sensibly, as when he saw himselfe to be made a laughing stock to young children, a by-word of the people, a Tabret before all men, a Butt of reproaches to his best friends, and to his owne wife.
No affliction did nip Job so sensibly, as when he saw himself to be made a laughing stock to young children, a Byword of the people, a Tabret before all men, a Butt of Reproaches to his best Friends, and to his own wife.
and when he heard them thanking Dagon their fishie god for the affliction wherwith his God, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land, had visited him;
and when he herd them thanking Dagon their fishy god for the affliction wherewith his God, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land, had visited him;
Ierusalem sighed when all that honoured her in her prosperitie, despised her in her adversitie, because they had seene her nakednesse, and did mocke at her Sabbaths:
Ierusalem sighed when all that honoured her in her Prosperity, despised her in her adversity, Because they had seen her nakedness, and did mock At her Sabbaths:
Then they all cryed, How long, LORD! wilt thou be angry for ever? Shall thy iealousie burn like fire? But that which lay heaviest upon their hearts, was, to heare Gods enemies roring in the midst of his congregations;
Then they all cried, How long, LORD! wilt thou be angry for ever? Shall thy jealousy burn like fire? But that which lay Heaviest upon their hearts, was, to hear God's enemies roaring in the midst of his congregations;
to see them set up their Ensignes for signes, their armes lifting up axes upon the interlaced timber of the Sanctuary, breaking downe with axes and hammers the carved worke thereof,
to see them Set up their Ensigns for Signs, their arms lifting up axes upon the interlaced timber of the Sanctuary, breaking down with axes and hammers the carved work thereof,
and had no certaine dwelling place, and laboured, working with their owne hands. In the primitive Church, whosoever had goods, were made a prey to Christs enemies;
and had no certain Dwelling place, and laboured, working with their own hands. In the primitive Church, whosoever had goods, were made a prey to Christ enemies;
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Many of you to whom I speake, have heard your fathers relate, how many quarrels were maliciously pickt against them, to begger them, and undoe their estates;
Many of you to whom I speak, have herd your Father's relate, how many quarrels were maliciously picked against them, to beggar them, and undo their estates;
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In these last troubles of France, I (who now speake to you) have seene townes, which before were girded with Walls, fortified with Bulwarkes, flanked with Turrets, sowen with the seed of true Christians;
In these last Troubles of France, I (who now speak to you) have seen Towns, which before were girded with Walls, fortified with Bulwarks, flanked with Turrets, sown with the seed of true Christians;
& constrained to begge, when these Horse-leeches were feeding upon their spoyles. To how manie have yee, even ye your selves, inlarged your mercifull and charitable bowels;
& constrained to beg, when these Horseleeches were feeding upon their spoils. To how many have ye, even you your selves, enlarged your merciful and charitable bowels;
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who were accustomed to be bountifull unto others, and who come to you to be the glorious object of the forwardnesse and overflowing grace of your cheerfull and liberall charity,
who were accustomed to be bountiful unto Others, and who come to you to be the glorious Object of the forwardness and overflowing grace of your cheerful and liberal charity,
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after that they were compelled, like the young man in the Gospel, to leave, in the hands of the robbers, the sheet wch others (lesse cruell) had left them to cover their nakednesse,
After that they were compelled, like the young man in the Gospel, to leave, in the hands of the robbers, the sheet which Others (less cruel) had left them to cover their nakedness,
after that he had endured the contradiction of sinners against himselfe, was at the last set to sale by one of his owne Disciples, betrayed with a kisse, delivered unto the insolencie of the souldiers, tyed hard with cordes, beaten spitefully, crowned with thornes, scourged most cruelly,
After that he had endured the contradiction of Sinners against himself, was At the last Set to sale by one of his own Disciples, betrayed with a kiss, Delivered unto the insolency of the Soldiers, tied hard with cords, beaten spitefully, crowned with thorns, scourged most cruelly,
But all that cannot satisfie these more than stony-hearted and hellish Cannibals: forthwith they cry, Away with him, away with him, crucifie him. His death they thirst after;
But all that cannot satisfy these more than stonyhearted and hellish Cannibals: forthwith they cry, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. His death they thirst After;
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What welcome his Apostles got of those to whom they preached the good tydings of peace, yee may judge by the relation which the Apostle makes of the Feasts wherewith hee was intertained at his first comming to them:
What welcome his Apostles god of those to whom they preached the good tidings of peace, ye may judge by the Relation which the Apostle makes of the Feasts wherewith he was entertained At his First coming to them:
Of the Iewes, saith he, five times received I forty stripes, save one: thrice was I beaten with roddes: once was I stoned: thrice I suffered shipwracke:
Of the Iewes, Says he, five times received I forty stripes, save one: thrice was I beaten with rods: once was I stoned: thrice I suffered shipwreck:
In iournying often, in perills of waters, in perills of robbers, in perills by mine owne countrey men, in perills by the heathen, in perills in the city, in perills in the wildernesse, in perills in the sea, in perills among false brethren.
In journeying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own country men, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the City, in perils in the Wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brothers.
Behold, I pray you, in this one Apostle a three-fold universalitie, of the evils which he suffered, of the places where he suffered, of the persons of whom he suffered:
Behold, I pray you, in this one Apostle a threefold universality, of the evils which he suffered, of the places where he suffered, of the Persons of whom he suffered:
he suffered hunger, thirst, nakednes, cold, imprisonment, scourges, and whips, stoning, shipwrack. No place was a place of refuge to him against so many evils:
he suffered hunger, thirst, nakedness, cold, imprisonment, scourges, and whips, stoning, shipwreck. No place was a place of refuge to him against so many evils:
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for after that hee had passed thorow the burning Fornace of all other evils, he was beheaded at Rome by the commandment of the Emperour Nero. When one Apostle, one member of Christs Church, was so hardly used, thinke ye that the rest, who sailed with him in the same ship, did sleepe upon a calme and quiet sea, without wagging, and danger of shipwrack?
for After that he had passed thorough the burning Furnace of all other evils, he was beheaded At Room by the Commandment of the Emperor Nero. When one Apostle, one member of Christ Church, was so hardly used, think you that the rest, who sailed with him in the same ship, did sleep upon a Cam and quiet sea, without wagging, and danger of shipwreck?
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The Ecclesiastical Stories tell us, that Andrew his brother was crucified at Patros: Bartholomew was flayed quick in a town of Armenia, called Albana: Philip was tyed to a poste,
The Ecclesiastical Stories tell us, that Andrew his brother was Crucified At Patros: Bartholomew was flayed quick in a town of Armenia, called Albana: Philip was tied to a post,
Iude Lebbeus, called also Thaddeus, laid downe his life for the Gospel at Beryta, after that hee had preached Christ to the Edesseniens, and all Mesopotamia:
Iude Lebbeus, called also Thaddeus, laid down his life for the Gospel At Beryta, After that he had preached christ to the Edesseniens, and all Mesopotamia:
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I should be too prolixe and tedious, if I should name particularly all the circumstances of ten heavie persecutions, which lasted 318. yeares, from the eighth yeare of that lumpe of clay soked in blood, called Nero, unto Constantine the Great; under Nero, Domitian, Traian, Antoninus Verus, Severus, Maximinus, Decius, Valerian, Aurelian, Dioclesian, in whose time so much blood was shed in one day, that the executioners were wearie and faint with killing;
I should be too prolix and tedious, if I should name particularly all the Circumstances of ten heavy persecutions, which lasted 318. Years, from the eighth year of that lump of clay soaked in blood, called Nero, unto Constantine the Great; under Nero, Domitian, Trajan, Antoninus Verus, Severus, Maximinus, Decius, Valerian, Aurelian, Diocletian, in whose time so much blood was shed in one day, that the executioners were weary and faint with killing;
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as Eusebius, who was an eye witnesse of these dolefull spectacles, reporteth. Then the persecution was so eager, that in one moneth it consumed seventeene thousand Christians:
as Eusebius, who was an eye witness of these doleful spectacles, Reporteth. Then the persecution was so eager, that in one Monn it consumed seventeene thousand Christians:
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whereby yee may judge, what havock and murther was made of them in tenne yeares together that it lasted, being fostered by the divisions which were in the Church,
whereby ye may judge, what havoc and murder was made of them in tenne Years together that it lasted, being fostered by the divisions which were in the Church,
Iulian the Apostate depriving the Christians of all dignities, promotions and honours, forbidding by severe edicts their children to be taught in humane letters,
Iulian the Apostate depriving the Christians of all dignities, promotions and honours, forbidding by severe edicts their children to be taught in humane letters,
Who can expresse, how manie Christians were put to death, by the Emperours who were infected with the most abominable heresie of Arius? I overpasse imprisonments, relegations, banishments;
Who can express, how many Christians were put to death, by the emperors who were infected with the most abominable heresy of Arius? I overpass imprisonments, relegations, banishments;
I omit the drowning, the hanging, the mangling the rosting, the broyling on Gridirons, the scorching, the burning with fire those who all the night were frozen with cold,
I omit the drowning, the hanging, the mangling the roasting, the broiling on Gridirons, the scorching, the burning with fire those who all the night were frozen with cold,
All the faithfull of Merindoll were murthered upon an arrest or decree of the Parliament of Aix in Province: Fortie five of their wives, which were great with child, were shut up in a barne,
All the faithful of Merindol were murdered upon an arrest or Decree of the Parliament of Aix in Province: Fortie five of their wives, which were great with child, were shut up in a bairn,
Florent Venot, after that he was a great while racked in an engine sharpe-topped at the lower end, which they called Chausse d' Hypocras, was made an unchristian shew in the middest of a bone-fire to the Christian King at his first entrie into the Capitall towne of his realme:
Florent Venot, After that he was a great while racked in an engine sharpe-topped At the lower end, which they called Chausse d' Hypocras, was made an unchristian show in the midst of a bonfire to the Christian King At his First entry into the Capital town of his realm:
Nicolaus Nail was first basted with hot scalding oyle and lead, and afterwards burnt quicke: The Tennis-Court-keeper of Avignon, was kept in a cage hanging in the great street;
Nicolaus Nail was First basted with hight scalding oil and led, and afterwards burned quick: The Tennis-Court-keeper of Avignon, was kept in a cage hanging in the great street;
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how Thomas Noris and a Priest with him, was led barefooted upon briars and thornes from the prison unto the place appointed for their execution, that in them might be fulfilled the Prophesie of Hosea, Behold, I will hedge up thy way with thornes:
how Thomas Noris and a Priest with him, was led barefooted upon briers and thorns from the prison unto the place appointed for their execution, that in them might be fulfilled the Prophesy of Hosea, Behold, I will hedge up thy Way with thorns:
If I should relate unto you the Tragicall Massacres of France, in the yeare of Christ 1572. the slaughtering of an hundred thousand men and women like beasts, the rocking of little babes a-sleepe with present death, the stilling and pacifying of them with mercilesse destruction, the incestuous defyling of chaste Virgins, the despightfull using of grave Matrons, the pittilesse regarding of old age, the welcoming of infants as they came out of their murthered mothers wombs, with sword and fire, the pulling of others from the milke of their mothers breasts, to sucke them with their owne blood.
If I should relate unto you the Tragical Massacres of France, in the year of christ 1572. the slaughtering of an hundred thousand men and women like beasts, the rocking of little babes asleep with present death, the stilling and pacifying of them with merciless destruction, the incestuous defiling of chaste Virgins, the despiteful using of grave Matrons, the pitiless regarding of old age, the welcoming of Infants as they Come out of their murdered mother's wombs, with sword and fire, the pulling of Others from the milk of their mother's breasts, to suck them with their own blood.
but weeping, but lamenting, but crying to heaven for mercy and helpe, on the other? What should'ye see but fire, swords, murder, blood-shed, dead carcases,
but weeping, but lamenting, but crying to heaven for mercy and help, on the other? What should'ye see but fire, swords, murder, bloodshed, dead carcases,
but roaring lyons, but firie dragons, but rayenous wolves, but Hazael and his Courtiers, killing, slaying murthering young and old, dashing little children, ripping up women with child;
but roaring lyons, but firy dragons, but rayenous wolves, but hazael and his Courtiers, killing, slaying murdering young and old, dashing little children, ripping up women with child;
first misused in that which is their most precious jewell, and then murdered, or blowne up in the ayre, with gun-powder thrust and stopped in their wombes;
First misused in that which is their most precious jewel, and then murdered, or blown up in the air, with gunpowder thrust and stopped in their wombs;
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of others, upon a wager who should cast them farthest off, flung into the waters, when the poore innocents were laughing upon their murderers, and playing with their beards;
of Others, upon a wager who should cast them farthest off, flung into the waters, when the poor Innocents were laughing upon their murderers, and playing with their beards;
17. Therefore let us lay over it the vaile of silence, and make here a pause, ending this action with hearty prayers to God for the peace and prosperitie of Ierusalem:
17. Therefore let us lay over it the veil of silence, and make Here a pause, ending this actium with hearty Prayers to God for the peace and Prosperity of Ierusalem:
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For whereas all criminalls finde pitty and commiseration in those that behold them, who either accompany their death with teares, or behold it with silence:
For whereas all criminals find pity and commiseration in those that behold them, who either accompany their death with tears, or behold it with silence:
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Ismael mocked Isaac, that is, according to Pauls exposition, persecuted him. When the Apostle faith, that Moses esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt;
Ishmael mocked Isaac, that is, according to Paul's exposition, persecuted him. When the Apostle faith, that Moses esteemed the reproach of christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt;
Last of all, some of them perverted his words, saying, that he called for Elias, when he prayed, Eli, Eli, My God, my God, &c. Then was fulfilled that which he spake by David, saying, I am a worme, and no man;
Last of all, Some of them perverted his words, saying, that he called for Elias, when he prayed, Eli, Eli, My God, my God, etc. Then was fulfilled that which he spoke by David, saying, I am a worm, and no man;
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Tantos ad unum? So many to one? saith Tertullian. And because the Governours and Magistrates perceived that to Christian women, the defiling of their chastitie was more horrible and grievous than all kinds of torments, and most exquisite deaths;
Tantos ad Unum? So many to one? Says Tertullian. And Because the Governors and Magistrates perceived that to Christian women, the defiling of their chastity was more horrible and grievous than all Kinds of torments, and most exquisite death's;
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The Inquisitors of Spaine, send to the fire the reformed Christians arrayed in a yellow garment, called the Sambenit, which is all set and covered over with crosses and black Divells,
The Inquisitors of Spain, send to the fire the reformed Christians arrayed in a yellow garment, called the Sambenit, which is all Set and covered over with Crosses and black Devils,
How often have the Papists welcomed their Kings with the honour, or rather horror of such pageants, at their first entrance into their townes? as it is written of the Idolatrous people of Samaria, They make the King glad with their wickednes,
How often have the Papists welcomed their Kings with the honour, or rather horror of such pageants, At their First Entrance into their Towns? as it is written of the Idolatrous people of Samaria, They make the King glad with their wickedness,
although they be arrayed like the rest of the people? Can anie buriall be convoyed there without such showting and out-crying? How often have these most inhumane and cruell Tygres, denied the honour of buriall to our brethren;
although they be arrayed like the rest of the people? Can any burial be convoyed there without such shouting and outcrying? How often have these most inhumane and cruel Tigers, denied the honour of burial to our brothers;
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accomplishing that which is written of them in the Revelation, by not suffering their dead bodies to be put in graves? How often have they unburied them,
accomplishing that which is written of them in the Revelation, by not suffering their dead bodies to be put in graves? How often have they unburied them,
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What Psalmes, thinke yee, are now sung in the Palatinate, and in the Churches of France? Surely the fortie foure, the seventie foure, the seventie nine, the foure-score, and others;
What Psalms, think ye, Are now sung in the Palatinate, and in the Churches of France? Surely the fortie foure, the seventie foure, the seventie nine, the foure-score, and Others;
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where, amongst manie moe complaints, they poure forth of a sad and broken heart, with trembling words and many teares, into Gods bosome, this heavie, but too true moane;
where, among many more complaints, they pour forth of a sad and broken heart, with trembling words and many tears, into God's bosom, this heavy, but too true moan;
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Thence it is, that the heathen rage, the people imagine vaine things, the Kings of the earth set themselves, the rulers take counsell together against the Lord, and against his annoynted:
Thence it is, that the heathen rage, the people imagine vain things, the Kings of the earth Set themselves, the Rulers take counsel together against the Lord, and against his anointed:
For loe, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon their string, that they may priuily shoot at the upright in heart. David was but one man:
For lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon their string, that they may privily shoot At the upright in heart. David was but one man:
Had David alone so many enemies? It is no wonder then, if the Church wherein there are many Davids, maketh her prayer with this heauy complaint to God, Keepe not thou silence, O God, hold not thy peace,
Had David alone so many enemies? It is no wonder then, if the Church wherein there Are many Davids, makes her prayer with this heavy complaint to God, Keep not thou silence, Oh God, hold not thy peace,
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What men are these which dare attempt matters so high and impossible? The Tabernacles of Edom, of the Ishmaelites, of Moab, of the Hagarens: Gebal and Ammon, and Amaleck:
What men Are these which Dare attempt matters so high and impossible? The Tabernacles of Edom, of the Ishmaelites, of Moab, of the Hagarens: Gebal and Ammon, and Amalek:
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who not being able of themselves, to doe any harme to the Church, joyned with the Babylonians, who besieged Ierusalem and as if they had beene Trumpets to sound the Alarum, heartned them:
who not being able of themselves, to do any harm to the Church, joined with the Babylonians, who besieged Ierusalem and as if they had been Trumpets to found the Alarm, heartened them:
crying, Raze it, raze it, even to the foundation thereof. VI. Such hath ever beene the condition both of every righteous man, whose aboad is with briers, thornes, and scorpions;
crying, Raze it, raze it, even to the Foundation thereof. VI. Such hath ever been the condition both of every righteous man, whose abode is with briers, thorns, and scorpions;
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And, which is worthy your observation, they which have or challenge to themselues the title and right of the eldest and first borne, have ever persecuted their youngers, because they were their betters.
And, which is worthy your observation, they which have or challenge to themselves the title and right of the eldest and First born, have ever persecuted their youngers, Because they were their betters.
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Was it not Cain the first borne, who murthered his innocent brother Abel? Ismael, borne after the flesh, persecuted he not Isaac, who was borne after the spirit? Esau, hated he not his younger brother Iacob? and was not this his vow, I will slay my brother Iacob? This hatred, was it not propagated to all their progenie? Had ever the Israelites, descended of Iacob, more fierce and mischievous enemies than the viperous brood of Esau? As soone as David was anointed King over Israel, Eliab his elder brother envied him:
Was it not Cain the First born, who murdered his innocent brother Abel? Ishmael, born After the Flesh, persecuted he not Isaac, who was born After the Spirit? Esau, hated he not his younger brother Iacob? and was not this his Voelli, I will slay my brother Iacob? This hatred, was it not propagated to all their progeny? Had ever the Israelites, descended of Iacob, more fierce and mischievous enemies than the viperous brood of Esau? As soon as David was anointed King over Israel, Eliab his elder brother envied him:
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The ten Tribes, after their revolt frō God and from the King, challenged to themselves the glorious title of Israel, and under that name which before was common to the twelve, persecuted the other two;
The ten Tribes, After their revolt from God and from the King, challenged to themselves the glorious title of Israel, and under that name which before was Common to the twelve, persecuted the other two;
which retaining the puritie of Gods service, were constrained to discerne themselues from these Apostates by the new name of Iowes. When Ierusalem was destroyed by the Babylonians, She wept sore in the night,
which retaining the purity of God's service, were constrained to discern themselves from these Apostates by the new name of Jews. When Ierusalem was destroyed by the Babylonians, She wept soar in the night,
Christ cometh no sooner into the world, but Herod seeketh to make him away, and for his sake slayeth all the children of Bethlehem; yea, hee laid violent hands on his owne son, borne of a woman of the Tribe of Iuda: and therefore Augustus Caesar said, that, It was safer to be Herods pork, than his sonne.
christ comes not sooner into the world, but Herod seeks to make him away, and for his sake slays all the children of Bethlehem; yea, he laid violent hands on his own son, born of a woman of the Tribe of Iuda: and Therefore Augustus Caesar said, that, It was safer to be Herods pork, than his son.
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If yee seek the first Actors of this Tragedie, ye shall finde, that the Pharisees were the first who took counsell against him, how they might destroy him;
If ye seek the First Actors of this Tragedy, you shall find, that the Pharisees were the First who took counsel against him, how they might destroy him;
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that all together they pronounced him to be guilty of death, delivered him to Pontius Pilate the Governor, accused him, perswaded the people that they should ask Barrabas, and destroy Iesus.
that all together they pronounced him to be guilty of death, Delivered him to Pontius Pilate the Governor, accused him, persuaded the people that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Iesus.
At Damascus, the Governer under Aretas the King, sought to apprehend Paul. At Thessalonica, all the lewd fellows of the baser sort, made an uprore against him.
At Damascus, the Governor under Aretas the King, sought to apprehend Paul. At Thessalonica, all the lewd Fellows of the baser sort, made an uproar against him.
At Philippi, the Masters of the Pythonissa, seeing the hope of their gaine gone, because Paul had cast the spirit of divination out of her, egged the Magistrates against him and Silas. At Ephesus, Demetrius the Silver-smith,
At Philippi, the Masters of the Pythonissa, seeing the hope of their gain gone, Because Paul had cast the Spirit of divination out of her, egged the Magistrates against him and Silas. At Ephesus, Demetrius the Silversmith,
What policy, what craft hath beene practised to undermine and wholly undoe us by our owne brethren, of our owne kinred, familie, religion, hardly would ye beleeve, if I should tell it. Christs prediction hath been accomplished:
What policy, what craft hath been practised to undermine and wholly undo us by our own brothers, of our own kindred, family, Religion, hardly would you believe, if I should tell it. Christ prediction hath been accomplished:
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X. The Righteous, considering how hee is thus besieged on all sides, and hurried in all fashions by foes and friends, is often overtaken with diverse thoughts and surmises, more dangerous than all the externall Evils which may befall unto him.
X. The Righteous, considering how he is thus besieged on all sides, and hurried in all fashions by foes and Friends, is often overtaken with diverse thoughts and surmises, more dangerous than all the external Evils which may befall unto him.
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and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites. Ye read Iobs complaints; The arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poyson wherof drinketh up my spirit:
and Delivered us into the hands of the midianites. You read Jobs complaints; The arrows of the Almighty Are within me, the poison whereof Drinketh up my Spirit:
Moreover, these internall ••lls take such hold of the righteous man, that he will bring Gods word, which he hath beleeved, in question, doubt whether it be true;
Moreover, these internal ••lls take such hold of the righteous man, that he will bring God's word, which he hath believed, in question, doubt whither it be true;
than to bring in controversie Gods providence, and the perpetuall care which he hath of his Church? than to thinke that godlinesse, which he hath sucked with his mothers milke, is but a fable, a dreame,
than to bring in controversy God's providence, and the perpetual care which he hath of his Church? than to think that godliness, which he hath sucked with his mother's milk, is but a fable, a dream,
an invention of man? than to imagine that hitherto he hath imbraced a shadow for the body, hath sought the truth in a lye, hath esteemed vanity and winde, to be Gods word? than to frame such conceits against the honour of God, and his owne salvation?
an invention of man? than to imagine that hitherto he hath embraced a shadow for the body, hath sought the truth in a lie, hath esteemed vanity and wind, to be God's word? than to frame such conceits against the honour of God, and his own salvation?
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and gathering out of the store and greatnesse of his evills, most dangerous presumptions, he pronounceth against himselfe, That he hath beene an Hypocrite, a vile reprobate, and cast-away.
and gathering out of the store and greatness of his evils, most dangerous presumptions, he pronounceth against himself, That he hath been an Hypocrite, a vile Reprobate, and castaway.
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yet howsoever they be short, they are sensible, and lye so heavie vpon the wearied soule of the righteous m•n that in comparison, his outward evills seeme unto him ••ter than a feather, wherewith the wind playeth in the ayre.
yet howsoever they be short, they Are sensible, and lie so heavy upon the wearied soul of the righteous m•n that in comparison, his outward evils seem unto him ••ter than a feather, wherewith the wind plays in the air.
Which of you convinceth me of sinne? yet all the righteous men may say of their persecuters, that which David said of his enemies, Without cause have they hid for me their not in a pit:
Which of you Convinces me of sin? yet all the righteous men may say of their persecuters, that which David said of his enemies, Without cause have they hid for me their not in a pit:
They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to helpe me, and behold. The rule of the righteous mans life, is Christs commandement and example.
They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold. The Rule of the righteous men life, is Christ Commandment and Exampl.
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His commandement is, Resist not evill; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheeke, turne to him the other also, &c. Give to him that asketh thee:
His Commandment is, Resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also, etc. Give to him that asks thee:
What ill did the Apostles, wherefore they should bee used so cruelly? They went through the whole world, converting men from darknesse unto the maruellous light of the Gospell,
What ill did the Apostles, Wherefore they should be used so cruelly? They went through the Whole world, converting men from darkness unto the marvelous Light of the Gospel,
Read more ancient examples of Abraham, yeelding for peace-sake to his Nephew Lot; of Iacob, cursing his owne sonnes, Simeon and Levi for their bloodie anger against the Sichemites,
Read more ancient Examples of Abraham, yielding for Peace-sake to his Nephew Lot; of Iacob, cursing his own Sons, Simeon and Levi for their bloody anger against the Sichemites,
though having a goodly shew of righteous vengeance; of David, leading with his souldiers a most innocent life amongst Nabals heards of cattle, and flocks of sheep;
though having a goodly show of righteous vengeance; of David, leading with his Soldiers a most innocent life among Nabals heards of cattle, and flocks of sheep;
being as a deafe man, when his enemies spake mischievous things against him, cloathing himselfe with sackecloth, humbling his soule with fasting, praying most affectuously,
being as a deaf man, when his enemies spoke mischievous things against him, clothing himself with Sackcloth, humbling his soul with fasting, praying most affectuously,
when the dead bodies of their brethren and kinsmen were drawn out of the rest of their graves, were pulled away from the Sanctuarie of death, they sought no revenge;
when the dead bodies of their brothers and kinsmen were drawn out of the rest of their graves, were pulled away from the Sanctuary of death, they sought no revenge;
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albeit they were in greater number than their enemies, and might with a few little firebrands set on fire all the Townes, Boroughes, Villages, Castles of the Empire,
albeit they were in greater number than their enemies, and might with a few little firebrands Set on fire all the Towns, Boroughs, Villages, Castles of the Empire,
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in utilitie and commoditie, to feede with their milk, to cloath with their wooll whosoever stands in need of their helpe, to doe ill unto no man, to doe good unto all men:
in utility and commodity, to feed with their milk, to cloth with their wool whosoever Stands in need of their help, to do ill unto no man, to do good unto all men:
but thinking it a shame to packe up an injurie, will needs be avenged of their enemies? how many doe seeke to defend the Gospell against persecuters, by burning, killing, murdering, filling the house of innocent peasants, of poore countrey folkes, with orbitie, desolation,
but thinking it a shame to pack up an injury, will needs be avenged of their enemies? how many do seek to defend the Gospel against persecuters, by burning, killing, murdering, filling the house of innocent peasants, of poor country folks, with orbitie, desolation,
and thinking to defend the Gospell by unlawfull meanes. which the Gospell hath condemned. For it is not hee which suffereth evill, but he which doth it, that sinneth;
and thinking to defend the Gospel by unlawful means. which the Gospel hath condemned. For it is not he which suffers evil, but he which does it, that Sinneth;
and the wicked not onely have no cause wherfore they should hate him, but have, in his manifold good deedes, a good cause wherefore they should love him:
and the wicked not only have no cause Wherefore they should hate him, but have, in his manifold good Deeds, a good cause Wherefore they should love him:
and that Gods dearest servants are his greatest enemies: according to Christ saying; The time commeth, that whosoever killeth you, will thinke that he doth God service.
and that God's dearest Servants Are his greatest enemies: according to christ saying; The time comes, that whosoever kills you, will think that he does God service.
Likewise the Gentiles, who persecuted the Christians, thought them to be enemies to mankind, whereas they shewed themselves enemies to mans error, not to mans nature.
Likewise the Gentiles, who persecuted the Christians, Thought them to be enemies to mankind, whereas they showed themselves enemies to men error, not to men nature.
when the Guisards in the first and second troubles of France; when in these last troubles the Iesuites accused us, that we were plotting to set up a state in the state, a democracie in the Monarchie, they knew that they lyed.
when the Guisards in the First and second Troubles of France; when in these last Troubles the Iesuites accused us, that we were plotting to Set up a state in the state, a democracy in the Monarchy, they knew that they lied.
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and to shew the falshood of all the accusations, whereby he is made odious; and the manifest vanitie of the most part of them? XIII. It was a vaine accusation to impute unto Christians the cause of pestilence, of famine, of warres, of breaking out of waters, of the decaying of all things, hath waxed old;
and to show the falsehood of all the accusations, whereby he is made odious; and the manifest vanity of the most part of them? XIII. It was a vain accusation to impute unto Christians the cause of pestilence, of famine, of wars, of breaking out of waters, of the decaying of all things, hath waxed old;
he whose sonne is made, for his lewd like, the decking of a gallowes, &c. cry out against us, A faggot for the Huguenauts, a heape of wood to burne the Parpaillants? as the ancient Idolaters,
he whose son is made, for his lewd like, the decking of a gallows, etc. cry out against us, A faggot for the Huguenots, a heap of wood to burn the Parpaillants? as the ancient Idolaters,
and forefathers of the new Idolaters of this time, were wont to cry against our predecessors, The Christians to the Lyon. XIV. Let our enemies be our Iudges:
and Forefathers of the new Idolaters of this time, were wont to cry against our predecessors, The Christians to the lion. XIV. Let our enemies be our Judges:
when they have received all manner of accusations against us, when we are arraigned as enemies to God, to the high Powers, to the Lawes, to good manners, to nature it selfe;
when they have received all manner of accusations against us, when we Are arraigned as enemies to God, to the high Powers, to the Laws, to good manners, to nature it self;
or if they cannot speake, to hyre the mercenary tongue of some Lawyer, who without any suspicious of crime may answer, contradict, say whatsoever he thinketh fittest for the commendation of the innocencie of his Client,
or if they cannot speak, to hire the mercenary tongue of Some Lawyer, who without any suspicious of crime may answer, contradict, say whatsoever he Thinketh Fittest for the commendation of the innocence of his Client,
but the Iudge knowing that there are many perire volentes, who desire to die, to cleere his owne conscience, inquireth diligently of the antecedents, the consequents, the place, the time, the manner, the complices and partakers,
but the Judge knowing that there Are many perire volentes, who desire to die, to clear his own conscience, inquires diligently of the antecedents, the consequents, the place, the time, the manner, the accomplices and partakers,
wherein wee have offended the high Powers, where and when we pat out the candles, how many Virgins we have defiled, with which of our kinswomen wee have committed incest:
wherein we have offended the high Powers, where and when we pat out the Candles, how many Virgins we have defiled, with which of our kinswomen we have committed Incest:
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5. The Emperour Traian, well informed of the innocencie of Christians, sent to Plinius Secundus Governor of Bythinia, after this manner; They must not be searched:
5. The Emperor Trajan, well informed of the innocence of Christians, sent to Pliny Secundus Governor of Bithynia, After this manner; They must not be searched:
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if they be appeached and accused, they must be punished. O sentence confused with contradiction! hee forbiddeth to search them as innocent, he commandeth to punish them as guiltie; he spareth and rageth; he dissembleth, and punisheth:
if they be appeached and accused, they must be punished. Oh sentence confused with contradiction! he forbiddeth to search them as innocent, he commands to Punish them as guilty; he spares and rages; he dissembleth, and Punisheth:
If they be guiltie, why are they not searched? If they be innocent, why are they punished? How many such decrees have beene given out against us? how many Edicts of pacification have beene made with us,
If they be guilty, why Are they not searched? If they be innocent, why Are they punished? How many such decrees have been given out against us? how many Edicts of pacification have been made with us,
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But so it was from the beginning, so it is, so it shall be untill the end of the world, that Many are the Evills of the Righteous. XV. Not so, may some say:
But so it was from the beginning, so it is, so it shall be until the end of the world, that Many Are the Evils of the Righteous. XV. Not so, may Some say:
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wee that live here in a peaceable and blessed nation, and who, as we hope, are righteous men, have no evills, being guarded and hedged round about with Gods bountifull and mercifull protection, through the daily care of our peaceable and most Religious King.
we that live Here in a peaceable and blessed Nation, and who, as we hope, Are righteous men, have no evils, being guarded and hedged round about with God's bountiful and merciful protection, through the daily care of our peaceable and most Religious King.
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and spending merrily the short dayes of their brittle life, are not grieved with the affliction of Iosepht God forbid, that ye should speake so unnaturally,
and spending merrily the short days of their brittle life, Are not grieved with the affliction of Josepht God forbid, that you should speak so unnaturally,
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and them which suffer adversitie, as being your selves also in the body? Have ye not read of Nehemiah, that understanding the great affliction and reproach, wherein the Iewes lived after their returne to Ierusalem, he wept, mourned, fasted,
and them which suffer adversity, as being your selves also in the body? Have you not read of Nehemiah, that understanding the great affliction and reproach, wherein the Iewes lived After their return to Ierusalem, he wept, mourned, fasted,
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and prayed with such sorrow of heart, that his countenance was very sad in the Kings presence, with whom he had great credit and favour? Ye know that the Apostle writeth to the Hebrewes,
and prayed with such sorrow of heart, that his countenance was very sad in the Kings presence, with whom he had great credit and favour? You know that the Apostle Writeth to the Hebrews,
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but also above your power, relieved their necessitie? Every oppression which they suffer, when it commeth to your eares, is it not a racke unto you? As many oppressions, are they not as many tortures to your vexed soules? What doth this whole Island desire with sighs and sobs,
but also above your power, relieved their necessity? Every oppression which they suffer, when it comes to your ears, is it not a rack unto you? As many oppressions, Are they not as many tortures to your vexed Souls? What does this Whole Island desire with sighs and sobs,
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as Constantius, father of Constantine the Great, first deliverer of the Christian Religion from the bloody persecutions of Tyrants, came from great Britanne;
as Constantius, father of Constantine the Great, First deliverer of the Christian Religion from the bloody persecutions of Tyrants, Come from great Britain;
so it seemeth by the holy, vehement, and constant affection which God hath put in all the peoples hearts of this most flourishing Island, towards their afflicted brethren beyond Seas, that hee hath ordained that delivetie shall come to them from us:
so it seems by the holy, vehement, and constant affection which God hath put in all the peoples hearts of this most flourishing Island, towards their afflicted brothers beyond Seas, that he hath ordained that delivetie shall come to them from us:
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In the meane time, in what griefe, in what anguish, in what perplexities, and vexation of mind are ye not? what rivers of teares doe ye not still powre out before God? what ejaculations? what prayers,
In the mean time, in what grief, in what anguish, in what perplexities, and vexation of mind Are you not? what Rivers of tears do you not still pour out before God? what ejaculations? what Prayers,
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and how fervent doye not dart towards the heavens for them? Then in you also is fulfilled this most true saying, Many are the Evills of the Righteous. XVI. Thanke God with heart and mouth for this long and blessed peace wherein ye live;
and how fervent doye not dart towards the heavens for them? Then in you also is fulfilled this most true saying, Many Are the Evils of the Righteous. XVI. Thank God with heart and Mouth for this long and blessed peace wherein you live;
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be subiect to the King, and to the Prince, be faithfull to the S•••• be obedient and loving to your teachers, be innocent in your callings, be modest in your behaviour, be more and more bountifull to the poore:
be Subject to the King, and to the Prince, be faithful to the S•••• be obedient and loving to your Teachers, be innocent in your callings, be modest in your behaviour, be more and more bountiful to the poor:
3. As soone as a man begins to serve God, he is persecuted. 4. Satan is most incensed against those which have some speciall charge in the State, or in the Church.
3. As soon as a man begins to serve God, he is persecuted. 4. Satan is most incensed against those which have Some special charge in the State, or in the Church.
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THE manifold Evills which are incident to Gods dear ones, howsoever they be so extream, that they are sometimes driven by them upō the brim of the sleep downfal of despairing;
THE manifold Evils which Are incident to God's dear ones, howsoever they be so extreme, that they Are sometime driven by them upon the brim of the sleep downfall of despairing;
yet this consideration, me thinks, is forcible, and most able to blunt the sharpest edge of most vehement sorrows, to sweeten their gall, to asswage their violence,
yet this consideration, me thinks, is forcible, and most able to blunt the Sharpest edge of most vehement sorrows, to sweeten their Gall, to assuage their violence,
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yea, that whosoever killed them, should thinke that he did God service. Neither speaketh he of his Apostles onely, which were then present to heare his words,
yea, that whosoever killed them, should think that he did God service. Neither speaks he of his Apostles only, which were then present to hear his words,
but in the parable of the marriage of the Kings sonne, he forewarneth all his servants, which he is to send forth to call men to the wedding, that they shall be intreated spitefully, and slaine:
but in the parable of the marriage of the Kings son, he forewarneth all his Servants, which he is to send forth to call men to the wedding, that they shall be entreated spitefully, and slain:
And compareth his Church, which is the Congregation of righteous men, to an house builded upon the rocke, which is storme-beaten with the floods of crosses, and winds of persecutions.
And compareth his Church, which is the Congregation of righteous men, to an house built upon the rock, which is storm-beaten with the floods of Crosses, and winds of persecutions.
Therefore the holy Apostles exhorted the Disciples to continue in the faith, shewing them, that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdome of God.
Therefore the holy Apostles exhorted the Disciples to continue in the faith, showing them, that we must through much tribulation enter into the Kingdom of God.
The Lord himselfe sheweth for what end such things are foretold us, saying, These things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them:
The Lord himself shows for what end such things Are foretold us, saying, These things have I told you, that when the time shall come, you may Remember that I told you of them:
that fore-casting and expecting them, we may be upon our guard, & according to the exhortation of the Apostle, take unto us the whole armour of God, that we may bee able to withstand in the evill day,
that forecasting and expecting them, we may be upon our guard, & according to the exhortation of the Apostle, take unto us the Whole armour of God, that we may be able to withstand in the evil day,
and having overcome all, stand still, like the rocke in the sea, which all the foaming waves of the Ocean, all the thundering tempests of the ayre, all the spite and might of all the elements cannot shake.
and having overcome all, stand still, like the rock in the sea, which all the foaming waves of the Ocean, all the thundering tempests of the air, all the spite and might of all the elements cannot shake.
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When povertie, orbitie, shamefull and smarting diseases, when all kind of mischiefes rushed upon Iob, with such sudddainesse, that he had no leasure to heare and consider the particulars of any one of them,
When poverty, orbitie, shameful and smarting diseases, when all kind of mischiefs rushed upon Job, with such sudddainesse, that he had no leisure to hear and Consider the particulars of any one of them,
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if, when he was at ease, he had not exercised himselfe, with the conceit of all evills which are incident to man? if hee had not harped often upon this meditation;
if, when he was At ease, he had not exercised himself, with the conceit of all evils which Are incident to man? if he had not harped often upon this meditation;
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II. Looke what antipathie, what contrarietie of humours is in nature betwixt plants and plants; as betwixt the Vine and the Colewort; betwixt the Colewort, and the Hearbe grace: betwixt the plants and beasts;
II Look what antipathy, what contrariety of humours is in nature betwixt plants and plants; as betwixt the Vine and the Colewort; betwixt the Colewort, and the Herb grace: betwixt the plants and beasts;
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Are not God and the divell enemies? The wicked man is of the divell: the righteous man is borne of God. Hence it is, that the children beare out their fathers quarrell:
are not God and the Devil enemies? The wicked man is of the Devil: the righteous man is born of God. Hence it is, that the children bear out their Father's quarrel:
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The righteous mans works are the fruits of the spirit, that is to wit, Love, ioy, peace, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith, meeknesse, temperance.
The righteous men works Are the fruits of the Spirit, that is to wit, Love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.
Doe I not hate them, O Lord, saith David, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.
Do I not hate them, Oh Lord, Says David, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.
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for what fellowship hath righteousnesse with unrighteousnesse? and what communion hath light with darknesse? and what concord hath Christ with Beliall? and what part hath he that beleeveth with an Infidell? and what agreement hath the Temple of God with Idolls? In this discord, there is this notable difference;
for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath Light with darkness? and what concord hath christ with Belial? and what part hath he that Believeth with an Infidel? and what agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? In this discord, there is this notable difference;
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that the righteous man hateth rather the vice, than the person of the wicked, and seeketh by prayers to God, by exhortations, admonitions, good examples, to convert him:
that the righteous man hates rather the vice, than the person of the wicked, and seeks by Prayers to God, by exhortations, admonitions, good Examples, to convert him:
whereas the wicked hateth both the vertues, and the person of the righteous, and seeketh to destroy him. III. From thence it is, that assoone as a man begins to apply his mind and heart unto righteousnesse, Satan and the wicked world conspire to undoe him:
whereas the wicked hates both the Virtues, and the person of the righteous, and seeks to destroy him. III. From thence it is, that As soon as a man begins to apply his mind and heart unto righteousness, Satan and the wicked world conspire to undo him:
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even so, assoon as a man begins to draw his neck out of Satans coller, to shunne the company of wicked men, to draw neere unto God by repentance and newnesse of life,
even so, As soon as a man begins to draw his neck out of Satan collar, to shun the company of wicked men, to draw near unto God by Repentance and newness of life,
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but onely into such places where there is gold, silver, precious stones, and rich furniture: so the divell and his limbes heede not rascals, and scurvie fellowes;
but only into such places where there is gold, silver, precious stones, and rich furniture: so the Devil and his limbs heed not rascals, and scurvy Fellows;
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but her child being caught up unto God, and she taking her selfe to her wings, to save her life by flying into the wildernes, he cast out of his mouth a floud of water to drowne her.
but her child being caught up unto God, and she taking her self to her wings, to save her life by flying into the Wilderness, he cast out of his Mouth a flood of water to drown her.
What wonder then, if the divell, who hath ever his bow bent and ready, aimeth chiefly at the Rammes and Leaders of Christs flocke? hee knoweth by long experience,
What wonder then, if the Devil, who hath ever his bow bent and ready, aimeth chiefly At the Rams and Leaders of Christ flock? he Knoweth by long experience,
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and promised them all unto him, so that he would fall downe and worship him. The false Prophets come in sheepes cloathing, that when oportunity shall serve;
and promised them all unto him, so that he would fallen down and worship him. The false prophets come in Sheep clothing, that when opportunity shall serve;
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Then, and no sooner, they looke upon them with a cleere face, they use them familiarly, they open to them their purses, they advance them to honours and dignities, they make them their heires.
Then, and no sooner, they look upon them with a clear face, they use them familiarly, they open to them their purses, they advance them to honours and dignities, they make them their Heirs.
He forewarneth us, that the way wherein we are to walke, till we come to the pleasures which are at his right hand for evermore, is narrow, and spred over with thornes;
He forewarneth us, that the Way wherein we Are to walk, till we come to the pleasures which Are At his right hand for evermore, is narrow, and spread over with thorns;
and bryars, and such a gate wherein we cannot enter without pressing, thrusting, and stooping; we may say one to another, as it is written in the Prophet;
and briars, and such a gate wherein we cannot enter without pressing, thrusting, and stooping; we may say one to Another, as it is written in the Prophet;
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and concluding with reioycing, as Iacob did in his great affliction, This is the gate of heaven, pray and say with David, Open to me the gates of righteousnesse: I will goe into them: I will praise the Lord:
and concluding with rejoicing, as Iacob did in his great affliction, This is the gate of heaven, pray and say with David, Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them: I will praise the Lord:
this is the gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter. VI. Flesh and blood cannot abstaine from controlling of this wise and fatherly course, which Almightie God takes with his beloved children.
this is the gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter. VI. Flesh and blood cannot abstain from controlling of this wise and fatherly course, which Almighty God Takes with his Beloved children.
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It is a strange and most uncouth thing to mans conceit, that God not onely permits, that his Saints which feare his Majestie, which doe his will, which lead among men an Angelicall life,
It is a strange and most uncouth thing to men conceit, that God not only permits, that his Saints which Fear his Majesty, which do his will, which led among men an Angelical life,
and are heaven upon earth, should be thus exposed to so many calumnies, vexations, torments, losses, in commodities of this life, and most dangerous tentations;
and Are heaven upon earth, should be thus exposed to so many calumnies, vexations, torments, losses, in commodities of this life, and most dangerous tentations;
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and shall not the Lord doe it? Evill and good, proceede they not out of the mouth of the most High? May he not represse the raging furie of our adversaries? may hee not convert them all,
and shall not the Lord do it? Evil and good, proceed they not out of the Mouth of the most High? May he not repress the raging fury of our Adversaries? may he not convert them all,
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as he did Pharaoh, and the Egyptians, Sodom, Gomorrha, Senacheribs hoast? Is his mercy cleane gone for ever? doth his promise faile for evermore? hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath hee in anger shut up his tender mercies?
as he did Pharaoh, and the egyptians, Sodom, Gomorrha, Senacheribs host? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? does his promise fail for evermore? hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender Mercies?
Who can blame us if we aske, why the holy Apostles which went through the whole world, sowing it with the seede of Christians, planting Churches, building living Temples to the living God, raising the dead, healing the sicke, casting out divells, doing good to all men, ill to none, confirming their doctrine with signes, wonders, divers miracles,
Who can blame us if we ask, why the holy Apostles which went through the Whole world, sowing it with the seed of Christians, planting Churches, building living Temples to the living God, raising the dead, healing the sick, casting out Devils, doing good to all men, ill to none, confirming their Doctrine with Signs, wonders, diverse Miracles,
their longer aboade in the flesh, was it not more needfull for the Church, as the Apostle sayeth of himselfe? The perpetuall care which they had of all the Churches, deserved it not a better entertainment? their innocent and fruitfull life, was it not worthy of a more calme and quiet death,
their longer abode in the Flesh, was it not more needful for the Church, as the Apostle Saith of himself? The perpetual care which they had of all the Churches, deserved it not a better entertainment? their innocent and fruitful life, was it not worthy of a more Cam and quiet death,
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how many in France, were there like unto Tabitha, full of good works, and almes which they did, which have beene stript and spoyled of all their goods,
how many in France, were there like unto Tabitha, full of good works, and alms which they did, which have been stripped and spoiled of all their goods,
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Though the faithfull know, that God is righteous, and that hee giveth not account of all bis deeds, yet they plead with him, and often controll his judgements.
Though the faithful know, that God is righteous, and that he gives not account of all bis Deeds, yet they plead with him, and often control his Judgments.
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or because we are alreadie entred in his Sanctuary, and are here present before his Majestie in his holy Temple, to heare him speake in his owne cause, let us learne of his owne mouth, that he stirreth righteous men up and downe, haleth them thorow the water, the fire, the swords, casteth them in a puddle of tribulations, out of which they finde no issue, for their sake, for other mens sake, for his owne sake:
or Because we Are already entered in his Sanctuary, and Are Here present before his Majesty in his holy Temple, to hear him speak in his own cause, let us Learn of his own Mouth, that he stirs righteous men up and down, haleth them thorough the water, the fire, the swords, Cast them in a puddle of tribulations, out of which they find no issue, for their sake, for other men's sake, for his own sake:
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for his owne sake, because he will shew his justice in the correction, his wisedome in the direction, his strength in the erection and lifting up, his glory in the wonderfull protection of his distrested Children. VIII. Many men are of a slavish and naughtie disposition.
for his own sake, Because he will show his Justice in the correction, his Wisdom in the direction, his strength in the erection and lifting up, his glory in the wonderful protection of his distrested Children. VIII. Many men Are of a slavish and naughty disposition.
then they called unto minde their iniquitie, and said one to another, We are verily guiltie concerning our brother, in that wee saw the anguish of his soule,
then they called unto mind their iniquity, and said one to Another, We Are verily guilty Concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul,
Therefore God said of his people which had sinned against him, I will goe and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seeke my face:
Therefore God said of his people which had sinned against him, I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face:
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And Isaiah witnesseth of his time, that such whiskers whistled not in vaine about the Churches eares, saying, Lord, in trouble they have remembred thee:
And Isaiah Witnesseth of his time, that such whiskers whistled not in vain about the Churches ears, saying, Lord, in trouble they have remembered thee:
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Look what the biting collyre is to the pinne in the eyes, the scorching cauter to the headache and catharres, the sharpe pricking of the Surgeons launcet,
Look what the biting collyre is to the pin in the eyes, the scorching cauter to the headache and catharres, the sharp pricking of the Surgeons lancet,
their vanitie, their ambition, their pride, their filthie covetousnesse, their loathing of the Gospel, their securitie, was become so exceeding great, that God could not beare with them any longer:
their vanity, their ambition, their pride, their filthy covetousness, their loathing of the Gospel, their security, was become so exceeding great, that God could not bear with them any longer:
and said not onely in their hearts, as Edom did, but with their mouths also, Who shall bring us downe to the ground? The Lord heard the words of their pride,
and said not only in their hearts, as Edom did, but with their mouths also, Who shall bring us down to the ground? The Lord herd the words of their pride,
For this cause, S. Peter calleth Persecutions Gods iudgements: Christ calleth them his chastisements: and S. Paul giveth the one and the other name to all kind of afflictions, saying that If wee would iudge our selves, wee should not bee iudged:
For this cause, S. Peter calls Persecutions God's Judgments: christ calls them his chastisements: and S. Paul gives the one and the other name to all kind of afflictions, saying that If we would judge our selves, we should not be judged:
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They are bitter potions in taste, but they either restore or preserve health. Elihu saith in the booke of Iob, that God speaketh once, yea twice: yet man perceiveth it not.
They Are bitter potions in taste, but they either restore or preserve health. Elihu Says in the book of Job, that God speaks once, yea twice: yet man perceives it not.
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yet when they would have sinned against God, by abusing Sara, Abrahams wife, God plagued them with so great plagues, that they were affraide to touch her.
yet when they would have sinned against God, by abusing Sarah, Abrahams wife, God plagued them with so great plagues, that they were afraid to touch her.
Who was more righteous then Paul? yet confessing his owne infirmitie, and acknowledging how he was by nature inclined to pride, hee saith, that there was given to him a thorne in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet him,
Who was more righteous then Paul? yet confessing his own infirmity, and acknowledging how he was by nature inclined to pride, he Says, that there was given to him a thorn in the Flesh, the Messenger of Satan to buffet him,
This Angell of Satan was not the divell himselfe, but, as Chrysostome esteemeth, wicked men inspired of the divell, such as was Alexander the Coppersmith, which did him much evill:
This Angel of Satan was not the Devil himself, but, as Chrysostom esteems, wicked men inspired of the Devil, such as was Alexander the Coppersmith, which did him much evil:
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but because I was caught up into Paradise, and heard there unspeakeable words, and might have waxed proude thorow the excellency of revelations, be hath permitted these Angels of Satan to buffet me by divers persecutions and tribulations.
but Because I was caught up into Paradise, and herd there unspeakable words, and might have waxed proud thorough the excellency of revelations, be hath permitted these Angels of Satan to buffet me by diverse persecutions and tribulations.
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Why did God suffer a man so holy, a servant so profitable, an Apostle so excellent, to be so hardly intreated? God permitted it, saith he, that we should not trust in our selves,
Why did God suffer a man so holy, a servant so profitable, an Apostle so excellent, to be so hardly entreated? God permitted it, Says he, that we should not trust in our selves,
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even so righteous men, when they are not like racked wine, drawne with crosses out of the lees of their naturall corruption, they degenerate from their former righteousnesse,
even so righteous men, when they Are not like racked wine, drawn with Crosses out of the lees of their natural corruption, they degenerate from their former righteousness,
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X. Sometimes God shakes his whips, and scourges about the eares of the righteous man, not onely to correct him of sinnes past, to weane him from sinnes to come,
X. Sometime God shakes his whips, and scourges about the ears of the righteous man, not only to correct him of Sins past, to wean him from Sins to come,
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Thou shalt remember, saith Moses to the people of Israel, all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these fortie yeares in the wildernesse to humble thee,
Thou shalt Remember, Says Moses to the people of Israel, all the Way which the Lord thy God led thee these fortie Years in the Wilderness to humble thee,
Not that he is ignorant of the most secret thoughts of mens hearts, for the righteous God tryeth the hearts and reines, but because he is said to know,
Not that he is ignorant of the most secret thoughts of men's hearts, for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins, but Because he is said to know,
Now it is certaine, that often God casteth his children into a sea of afflictions, not to clense them of any sinne wherewith they were soyled, not to keepe them cleane from any sinne wherewith they might bee defiled;
Now it is certain, that often God Cast his children into a sea of afflictions, not to cleanse them of any sin wherewith they were soiled, not to keep them clean from any sin wherewith they might be defiled;
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So it is written of Hezekiah, that when the Ambassadors of the Princes of Babylon were sent unto him, to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
So it is written of Hezekiah, that when the ambassadors of the Princes of Babylon were sent unto him, to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
What the worhy Martyrs of Christ, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Anne de Bourg, Counsellour of the Parliament at Paris, thought of themselves,
What the worhy Martyrs of christ, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Anne de Bourg, Counselor of the Parliament At paris, Thought of themselves,
Secondly, as the Arabian incense, and most excellent spices perfume not the air with their sweet smelling savour, till they be rubbed, brayed, or cast into the fire:
Secondly, as the Arabian incense, and most excellent spices perfume not the air with their sweet smelling savour, till they be rubbed, brayed, or cast into the fire:
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so the jewells of Gods graces, wherewith the righteous man is adorned, have not such a glistering and grace in the radiant and beame-shining day of his prosperitie,
so the Jewels of God's graces, wherewith the righteous man is adorned, have not such a glistering and grace in the radiant and beame-shining day of his Prosperity,
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and tribulations, how should the good smell of his patience, of his faith, of his humilitie, bemuske the Church of God? Gold is gold wheresoever it be,
and tribulations, how should the good smell of his patience, of his faith, of his humility, bemuske the Church of God? Gold is gold wheresoever it be,
and he shall sit as a Refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purifie the sonnes of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousnesse.
and he shall fit as a Refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the Sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.
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And Saint Paul calleth them Tribulations or Pressings, because that whatsoever persecuters intend, they are the Lords wine-presse, whereby the heavenly liquor of spirituall graces lurking in righteous men, which are the sweete grapes of Christs Vineyard, planted with his owne hand, are expressed and imparted to others, who find it to be of a sweet and most excellent rellish. XII. Let us bring two or three examples to illustrate the truth of this doctrine:
And Saint Paul calls them Tribulations or Pressings, Because that whatsoever persecuters intend, they Are the lords winepress, whereby the heavenly liquour of spiritual graces lurking in righteous men, which Are the sweet grapes of Christ Vineyard, planted with his own hand, Are expressed and imparted to Others, who find it to be of a sweet and most excellent relish. XII. Let us bring two or three Examples to illustrate the truth of this Doctrine:
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and God himselfe, as it were clapping his hands, and applauding him, upbraided his enemy, saying with a nipping scoffe, Hast thou considered my servant Iob, how still he holdeth fast his integritie? The craftie and cunning fox is not discountenanced for this first foyle,
and God himself, as it were clapping his hands, and applauding him, upbraided his enemy, saying with a nipping scoff, Hast thou considered my servant Job, how still he holds fast his integrity? The crafty and cunning fox is not discountenanced for this First foil,
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hee stirred up his wife, his speciall friends, his servants, little children, all that knew him against him, to tempt him, to mocke him, to reuile him.
he stirred up his wife, his special Friends, his Servants, little children, all that knew him against him, to tempt him, to mock him, to revile him.
yee see with what sleight and might his enemy struggleth with him, how hee endeavoureth to supplant him, to wring out of him some uncomely word against God.
ye see with what sleight and might his enemy struggleth with him, how he endeavoureth to supplant him, to wring out of him Some uncomely word against God.
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Satan, why hast thou remooved thy foote? why hast thou made head to thy adversary with thy heeles? hast thou not done against him all that thou couldst? thou hast blasted with lightening and thunder,
Satan, why hast thou removed thy foot? why hast thou made head to thy adversary with thy heals? hast thou not done against him all that thou Couldst? thou hast blasted with lightning and thunder,
And I am so farre from gaining any thing thereby, that much otherwise, casting him in the burning furnace of most sensible and smarting tribulations, I have made him more beautifull and glorious.
And I am so Far from gaining any thing thereby, that much otherwise, casting him in the burning furnace of most sensible and smarting tribulations, I have made him more beautiful and glorious.
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and loe, loe, hee is more righteous, more constant, more worshipfull upon the dunghill, than he was in his goodly and gorgeous house, in the honorable company of his wife, children, friends, and servants.
and lo, lo, he is more righteous, more constant, more worshipful upon the dunghill, than he was in his goodly and gorgeous house, in the honourable company of his wife, children, Friends, and Servants.
Adde unto it that which is written of the Bride in the song of Salomon. She is so inflamed with the love of her Spouse, that her onely desire is to bee led into his chamber, that there hee may kisse her with the kisses of his mouth, that there she may be glad, and rejoyce in his love.
Add unto it that which is written of the Bride in the song of Solomon. She is so inflamed with the love of her Spouse, that her only desire is to be led into his chamber, that there he may kiss her with the Kisses of his Mouth, that there she may be glad, and rejoice in his love.
when the keepers of the walles take away her veile from her, and yet she leaveth not off to cry to them, Saw ye him whom my soule loveth? the flames of her love make a fairer blaze, and cast a greater heat.
when the keepers of the walls take away her veil from her, and yet she Leaveth not off to cry to them, Saw you him whom my soul loves? the flames of her love make a Fairer blaze, and cast a greater heat.
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if God had not crushed and ground him with continuall tentations and afflictions? wheresoever he went, he was advertised by the holy Ghost, that bonds and afflictions waited for him.
if God had not crushed and ground him with continual tentations and afflictions? wheresoever he went, he was advertised by the holy Ghost, that bonds and afflictions waited for him.
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When the Palatinate was in peace, when the Churches of France lived in their townes of suretie without feare, what wonder if they professed the Gospell publikely? But now when their sorts are levelled and cast downe to the ground,
When the Palatinate was in peace, when the Churches of France lived in their Towns of surety without Fear, what wonder if they professed the Gospel publicly? But now when their sorts Are leveled and cast down to the ground,
when they see nothing in their streets but the plagues of Egypt, but swarmes of Priests, which are a most noysome mixture of filthy and slinking flyes,
when they see nothing in their streets but the plagues of Egypt, but swarms of Priests, which Are a most noisome mixture of filthy and slinking flies,
but armies of souldiers, which are to them the louzie disease wherewith their bodies are pestered, their flesh is consumed, all the blood of their veines is suckt up:
but armies of Soldiers, which Are to them the lousy disease wherewith their bodies Are pestered, their Flesh is consumed, all the blood of their Veins is sucked up:
and the man of sinne, to contemne the contempt of insolent Papists, to shut up their eares against the charming voice of the craftie Iesuite, to hold their mouthes open to confesse Iesus Christ,
and the man of sin, to contemn the contempt of insolent Papists, to shut up their ears against the charming voice of the crafty Iesuite, to hold their mouths open to confess Iesus christ,
Wherfore as Moses said to the people of Israel, that God would suffer false Prophets, and dreamers of dreames to arise among them, to proove them, and to know whether they loved the Lord their God with all their heart, and with all their soule:
Wherefore as Moses said to the people of Israel, that God would suffer false prophets, and dreamers of dreams to arise among them, to prove them, and to know whither they loved the Lord their God with all their heart, and with all their soul:
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Moreover, these many evils are as so many exercises and practices of the manifold graces wherewith God hath copiously furnished and graced the righteous man.
Moreover, these many evils Are as so many exercises and practices of the manifold graces wherewith God hath copiously furnished and graced the righteous man.
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when his Garners are full of Corne, when his Canes burst with Wine, when he sitteth in peace among his owne people, it is no wonder but here, here is a good exercise of his faith, to beleeve so when he seeth nothing on the left, nothing on the right hand, nothing before, nothing behind,
when his Garners Are full of Corn, when his Canes burst with Wine, when he Sitteth in peace among his own people, it is no wonder but Here, Here is a good exercise of his faith, to believe so when he sees nothing on the left, nothing on the right hand, nothing before, nothing behind,
when he is threatned with present death, to believe certainly, to say resolutely, as the three Salamanders did to Nebucadnezzar, Our God whom we serve, is able to deliver us from the burning fierie fornace,
when he is threatened with present death, to believe Certainly, to say resolutely, as the three Salamanders did to Nebuchadnezzar, Our God whom we serve, is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace,
What Vertues are more commanded unto us by precept, and recommended unto us by most excellent examples of the Patriarkes, of the Prophets, of David, of Iesus Christ, of his holy Apostles,
What Virtues Are more commanded unto us by precept, and recommended unto us by most excellent Examples of the Patriarchs, of the prophets, of David, of Iesus christ, of his holy Apostles,
than humilitie, meekenesse, charitie? where find ye better occasion to practise them, than in your greatest adversitie? Ye are reviled, and ye blesse: ye are defamed, and ye intreat, as Paul did:
than humility, meekness, charity? where find you better occasion to practise them, than in your greatest adversity? You Are reviled, and you bless: you Are defamed, and you entreat, as Paul did:
ye are stoned to death, as Steven was, and ye kneele down, and cry with a loud voice, Lord lay not this sinne to their charge. This is true meekenesse: this is true charitie.
you Are stoned to death, as Steven was, and you kneel down, and cry with a loud voice, Lord lay not this sin to their charge. This is true meekness: this is true charity.
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Then the righteous man, not looking to the stone that hurteth him, but lifting up his eyes to the almightie hand of the heavenly Father which threw it, saith,
Then the righteous man, not looking to the stone that hurteth him, but lifting up his eyes to the almighty hand of the heavenly Father which threw it, Says,
It is the bucket which we dive and thrust farre into the undraynable fountaine of his graces, that we may receive of his fulnesse, and grace for grace.
It is the bucket which we dive and thrust Far into the undrainable fountain of his graces, that we may receive of his fullness, and grace for grace.
Consider the courage of seven brethren suffering all kinds of most cruell torments, because they would not, at the Kings commandement, transgresse Gods commandement, and eate swines flesh.
Consider the courage of seven brothers suffering all Kinds of most cruel torments, Because they would not, At the Kings Commandment, transgress God's Commandment, and eat Swine Flesh.
Wonder at the constancie of their marveilous mother, who, with a manly heart in a womans breast, exhorted them to take their death cheerfully for Gods cause;
Wonder At the constancy of their marvelous mother, who, with a manly heart in a woman's breast, exhorted them to take their death cheerfully for God's cause;
At Vienne in France, a Deacon of the Church, called Sanctus, being torne in pieces with hot pincers, being at divers times so cruelly racked, that hee was nothing but wounds,
At Viennen in France, a Deacon of the Church, called Sanctus, being torn in Pieces with hight pincers, being At diverse times so cruelly racked, that he was nothing but wounds,
His onely answer to all their rackings, scorchings, burnings, was, I am a Christian. Neither could the Executioners, by the Tympan, by the hot and burning pans, by the teeth of wild beasts, wring out of Blandina a maide,
His only answer to all their rackings, scorchings, burnings, was, I am a Christian. Neither could the Executioners, by the Tympan, by the hight and burning pans, by the teeth of wild beasts, wring out of Blandina a maid,
When Decius persecuted the Church, Babylas Bishop of Antioch, led to the place of execution with his three sonnes, desired that they should be first put to death, to the end that he might exhort and confirme them:
When Decius persecuted the Church, Babylas Bishop of Antioch, led to the place of execution with his three Sons, desired that they should be First put to death, to the end that he might exhort and confirm them:
Then it was a wonderfull spectacle to Papists, to see the Sonne at the foote of the gallowes, preaching to his Father the merits of the death of Christ, the vertue of his resurrection, the vanitie of the world, the unspeakable joyes of Paradise;
Then it was a wonderful spectacle to Papists, to see the Son At the foot of the gallows, preaching to his Father the merits of the death of christ, the virtue of his resurrection, the vanity of the world, the unspeakable Joys of Paradise;
Then they were amazed to marke againe the young Minister forgetting himselfe, and with a constant face preaching to other, two which were also in the executioners hands, the forgivenesse of sins, the resurrection of the flesh, and life everlasting:
Then they were amazed to mark again the young Minister forgetting himself, and with a constant face preaching to other, two which were also in the executioners hands, the forgiveness of Sins, the resurrection of the Flesh, and life everlasting:
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who would not, who should not fight manfully for the defence, and suffer constantly for the confession of such a religion? This day onely have we begun to know Christ: Condemned men have been our Preachers:
who would not, who should not fight manfully for the defence, and suffer constantly for the Confessi of such a Religion? This day only have we begun to know christ: Condemned men have been our Preachers:
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Learne of all this discourse, what difference there is betwixt the upright man and the hypocrite Iohn the Baptist calleth afflictions Gods fanne, wherewith when he hath throughly purged his floore, the chaffe flyeth away into the ayre,
Learn of all this discourse, what difference there is betwixt the upright man and the hypocrite John the Baptist calls afflictions God's fan, wherewith when he hath thoroughly purged his floor, the chaff flies away into the air,
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for then there is nothing to be seene but Apostasies, defections, abjuring of the truth, renouncing of the Gospell, forsaking of all Communion with the Church.
for then there is nothing to be seen but Apostasies, defections, abjuring of the truth, renouncing of the Gospel, forsaking of all Communion with the Church.
Iesus Christ compareth tribulation and persecution to the burning Sunne, scorching the seede which hath no deepnesse of earth, so that it withereth away;
Iesus christ compareth tribulation and persecution to the burning Sun, scorching the seed which hath no deepness of earth, so that it withereth away;
The hypocrit, when he thriveth most, and full-gorgeth himself with pleasures, is like hay and a lumpe of earth in the water, he is nothing but rottennesse and putrefaction:
The hypocrite, when he thrives most, and full-gorgeth himself with pleasures, is like hay and a lump of earth in the water, he is nothing but rottenness and putrefaction:
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his workes then yeeld a more radiant lustre than before. XIX. The Lord in his mercy sanctifie us, and make us throughly righteous, that when the day of our tryall shall come, we may be found to be fine metall;
his works then yield a more radiant lustre than before. XIX. The Lord in his mercy sanctify us, and make us thoroughly righteous, that when the day of our trial shall come, we may be found to be fine metal;
GOD often loades the righteous man with crosses, to honour him: when he beareth his owne crosse, as the malefactors which were crucified with Christ did, then he is chastised;
GOD often loads the righteous man with Crosses, to honour him: when he bears his own cross, as the malefactors which were Crucified with christ did, then he is chastised;
he was also cast in prison, because hee would not sinne with his masters wife. David complained of his enemies, saying, They that render evill for good, are mine adversaries,
he was also cast in prison, Because he would not sin with his Masters wife. David complained of his enemies, saying, They that render evil for good, Are mine Adversaries,
and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. III. The second is, when hee suffereth immediately for God, for the publike profession of his holy Word.
and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. III. The second is, when he suffers immediately for God, for the public profession of his holy Word.
when Eleazar, one of the principall Scribes, chused rather to dye gloriously, than to live stained with the eating of Swines flesh, hee suffered for God:
when Eleazar, one of the principal Scribes, chused rather to die gloriously, than to live stained with the eating of Swine Flesh, he suffered for God:
when the whole Church at that time made her moane to God, and said, For thy sake are we killed all the day long, we are counted as sheepe for the slaughter, she suffered for God.
when the Whole Church At that time made her moan to God, and said, For thy sake Are we killed all the day long, we Are counted as sheep for the slaughter, she suffered for God.
There is evidently before our eyes set forth our Lord Iesus Christ, who because hee hath brought unto us everlasting righteousnesse, and is made unto us of God wisedome,
There is evidently before our eyes Set forth our Lord Iesus christ, who Because he hath brought unto us everlasting righteousness, and is made unto us of God Wisdom,
and righteousnesse, and sanctification, and redemption, is with good and iust cause called, the Lord our righteousnesse: Therefore hee who suffers for Christ, is said after a most speciall manner to suffer for righteousnesse sake.
and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption, is with good and just cause called, the Lord our righteousness: Therefore he who suffers for christ, is said After a most special manner to suffer for righteousness sake.
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when Paul was cast into prison for preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles, and endured many troubles for the Elects sake, that they might obtaine the salvation which is in Christ Iesus, with eternall glory, he suffered for righteousnesse:
when Paul was cast into prison for preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles, and endured many Troubles for the Elects sake, that they might obtain the salvation which is in christ Iesus, with Eternal glory, he suffered for righteousness:
Those that were slaine for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held, whose soules Iohn saw under the altar, suffered for righteousnesse sake.
Those that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held, whose Souls John saw under the altar, suffered for righteousness sake.
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The Martyrs of Vienne in France, after they had endured all kind of most cruel & ignominious tormēts for Christs sake, taking to thēselves the name of Confessors, refused to be called Martyrs, saying, that the name of Martyrs pertaines to those only wch have sealed their confession by their death:
The Martyrs of Viennen in France, After they had endured all kind of most cruel & ignominious torments for Christ sake, taking to themselves the name of Confessors, refused to be called Martyrs, saying, that the name of Martyrs pertains to those only which have sealed their Confessi by their death:
even as Christ calleth Antipas his faithfull martyr, because he was slain in Pergamus for the Gospel. VI. In a generall signification, Martyr is a witnesse.
even as christ calls Antipas his faithful martyr, Because he was slave in Pergamos for the Gospel. VI. In a general signification, Martyr is a witness.
The Gospel whereunto testimony is given, is called the Testimony, and, the Testimony of Iesus. Therefore it is said of Iohn, that he came for a witnesse, to bear witnesse of the light.
The Gospel whereunto testimony is given, is called the Testimony, and, the Testimony of Iesus. Therefore it is said of John, that he Come for a witness, to bear witness of the Light.
So all true Christians are Christs Martyrs, because their whole life is nothing else but a martyrdome, that is to say, a testimony which they render to the Gospel, that it is of God;
So all true Christians Are Christ Martyrs, Because their Whole life is nothing Else but a martyrdom, that is to say, a testimony which they render to the Gospel, that it is of God;
and die the most cruell death that mans wit can invent, than to leave off to glorifie their God and Saviour by publike confession, and holinesse of life.
and die the most cruel death that men wit can invent, than to leave off to Glorify their God and Saviour by public Confessi, and holiness of life.
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If Paul said truely of Priscilla and Aquila, that for his life they had laid downe their owne neckes, because they feared not to undergo all dangers for his releasing:
If Paul said truly of Priscilla and Aquila, that for his life they had laid down their own necks, Because they feared not to undergo all dangers for his releasing:
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In them yee finde the three qualities which are necessarily required in them whom Christ honoreth with this glorious title: 1. They were full of faith, and of the holy Ghost.
In them ye find the three qualities which Are necessarily required in them whom christ Honoureth with this glorious title: 1. They were full of faith, and of the holy Ghost.
This is called by some the Martyrdome of life, and is more difficult than the Martyrdome of blood: for it is not so easie to a man to kill sinne in himselfe, to burne his covetousnesse, his pride, his ambition, his lusts and unlawfull desires in the fire of the Spirit,
This is called by Some the Martyrdom of life, and is more difficult than the Martyrdom of blood: for it is not so easy to a man to kill sin in himself, to burn his covetousness, his pride, his ambition, his Lustiest and unlawful Desires in the fire of the Spirit,
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Suffered they not for the Sonne of God, who is fairer than all the children of men? Suffered they not for the Gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation to every one that beleeveth;
Suffered they not for the Son of God, who is Fairer than all the children of men? Suffered they not for the Gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation to every one that Believeth;
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The thiefe, confessed he not that he suffered iustly, and received the due reward of his deeds? And have we not this commandement of the holy Ghost, Let none of you suffer as a murtherer,
The thief, confessed he not that he suffered justly, and received the due reward of his Deeds? And have we not this Commandment of the holy Ghost, Let none of you suffer as a murderer,
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yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorifie God on this behalfe? It is the cause which maketh the Martyr, not the punishment.
yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him Glorify God on this behalf? It is the cause which makes the Martyr, not the punishment.
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for who knoweth what hee would have done, if the option of life had beene given unto him? The innocent babes which Herod slew for Christs sake, were not Martyrs,
for who Knoweth what he would have done, if the option of life had been given unto him? The innocent babes which Herod slew for Christ sake, were not Martyrs,
Our fathers also which were massacred tumultuously without any accusation, examination, exhortation, promise of life, for the same cause were not Martyrs:
Our Father's also which were massacred tumultuously without any accusation, examination, exhortation, promise of life, for the same cause were not Martyrs:
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or the scaffold, trussing his arme to hit right a deadly blow, spet at the Idols, flye from the Altars, run to the fire, to the sword, to the gallows, to the water, cry as Montalchino did at Milan;
or the scaffold, trussing his arm to hit right a deadly blow, spet At the Idols, fly from the Altars, run to the fire, to the sword, to the gallows, to the water, cry as Montalcino did At Milan;
Weenest thou that it is but a slender glory, that Christ hath chosen thee, one among a thousand, to be his Martyr? that he will have thee to suffer, not onely with him, as doe all those which suffer for righteousnesse sake,
Weenest thou that it is but a slender glory, that christ hath chosen thee, one among a thousand, to be his Martyr? that he will have thee to suffer, not only with him, as do all those which suffer for righteousness sake,
so hee taketh thee by the hand, and saith to thee, Come, I have picked thee out from many millions, to beare witnes to the truth of my word before the great men of the earth, to seale the faith thou hast in me with thy blood, to honour me with thy death? When Iacob was advertised that his brother Esau was comming to meete him,
so he Takes thee by the hand, and Says to thee, Come, I have picked thee out from many millions, to bear witness to the truth of my word before the great men of the earth, to seal the faith thou hast in me with thy blood, to honour me with thy death? When Iacob was advertised that his brother Esau was coming to meet him,
Who can conceive sufficiently the greatnesse of this honour? When yeare hated, excommunicated, reproached, put to death for the Sonne of mans sake, Christ biddeth you reioyce, and leape for ioy, because the Prophets were used in like manner.
Who can conceive sufficiently the greatness of this honour? When year hated, excommunicated, reproached, put to death for the Son of men sake, christ bids you rejoice, and leap for joy, Because the prophets were used in like manner.
The Apostle, in his epistle to the Hebrewes, maketh a catalogue of many Worthies, which under the Law suffered for the word of God, of whom the world was not worthie;
The Apostle, in his epistle to the Hebrews, makes a catalogue of many Worthies, which under the Law suffered for the word of God, of whom the world was not worthy;
A Pomegranate hath within it sundry partitions, and as it were little mansions, with many graines in each of them, of a sweete taste and red colour, orderly set one by another,
A Pomegranate hath within it sundry partitions, and as it were little mansions, with many grains in each of them, of a sweet taste and read colour, orderly Set one by Another,
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having a sweet taste in the holinesse of their life, and a red colour in the conformitie of bloudy persecution, in the severall Churches where God hath planted them, under the Catholike Church, whereof the head is our Lord Iesus Christ;
having a sweet taste in the holiness of their life, and a read colour in the conformity of bloody persecution, in the several Churches where God hath planted them, under the Catholic Church, whereof the head is our Lord Iesus christ;
who as he was first crowned with thornes upon earth, so is he now crowned with glory in heaven. IX. To him must we looke principally, as the grains of the Pomegranate looke upward to the head of the skinne wherein they are wrapped;
who as he was First crowned with thorns upon earth, so is he now crowned with glory in heaven. IX. To him must we look principally, as the grains of the Pomegranate look upward to the head of the skin wherein they Are wrapped;
and how much more the Kings owne liverie? Shall wee not then account it a most speciall honour and glory to beare Christs liverie, in whom God is well pleased,
and how much more the Kings own livery? Shall we not then account it a most special honour and glory to bear Christ livery, in whom God is well pleased,
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to dye that we may glorifie him, who is dead to save us? Should not the members bee ashamed to take their sports and delights under a head crowned with thornes?
to die that we may Glorify him, who is dead to save us? Should not the members be ashamed to take their sports and delights under a head crowned with thorns?
for this same cause the Apostle reioyced, that he was the prisoner of the Lord, that he bare in his body the markes of the Lord Iesus, that hee filled up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ:
for this same cause the Apostle rejoiced, that he was the prisoner of the Lord, that he bore in his body the marks of the Lord Iesus, that he filled up that which is behind of the afflictions of christ:
S. Paul was scholed with this Iesson before his entry into the Church, when the Lord Iesus cryed unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? even as when ye tread a man upon the foot, the head will cry,
S. Paul was schooled with this Jason before his entry into the Church, when the Lord Iesus cried unto him, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? even as when you tread a man upon the foot, the head will cry,
as the irons wherwith the Confessors are shackled for Christ? Is there any glory to be matched with the glory of the blessed Martyrs, suffering with Christ,
as the irons wherewith the Confessors Are shackled for christ? Is there any glory to be matched with the glory of the blessed Martyrs, suffering with christ,
For this cause, the first Christians when they were condemned, thanked their Iudges; but principally they thanked God, saying, Deo gratias, Thankes be to God: so did our fathers; and so must we doe.
For this cause, the First Christians when they were condemned, thanked their Judges; but principally they thanked God, saying, God gratias, Thanks be to God: so did our Father's; and so must we do.
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First, their afflictions are meanes whereby the Elect are converted to God. Christ, when he was persecuted in one Towne, fled into another, and preached there:
First, their afflictions Are means whereby the Elect Are converted to God. christ, when he was persecuted in one Town, fled into Another, and preached there:
By occasion of the persecution in Ierusalem, the brethren were scattered abroad throughout the Regions of Iudea, of Samaria, of Phenice, of Cyprus, of Antioch, where they preached the Lord Iesus;
By occasion of the persecution in Ierusalem, the brothers were scattered abroad throughout the Regions of Iudea, of Samaria, of Phenice, of Cyprus, of Antioch, where they preached the Lord Iesus;
Why were Paul and Silas cast into prison at Philippi? The event shewed, that God did it for the conversion of the Iaylor, who was one of his Elect. And therefore Paul said, that hee endured all things for the Elects sake, that they might also obtaine the salvation which is in Christ Iesus, with eternall glory.
Why were Paul and Silas cast into prison At Philippi? The event showed, that God did it for the conversion of the Jailer, who was one of his Elect. And Therefore Paul said, that he endured all things for the Elects sake, that they might also obtain the salvation which is in christ Iesus, with Eternal glory.
And writing to the Philippians from the prison at Rome, where hee received the glorious crowne of Martyrdome, he saith, that the things which happened unto him, had fallen out to the furtherance of the Gospel;
And writing to the Philippians from the prison At Room, where he received the glorious crown of Martyrdom, he Says, that the things which happened unto him, had fallen out to the furtherance of the Gospel;
Thus the Albigenses of France, being dispersed by a most furious and violent persecution, went preaching the Gospel in Germanie, in Bohemia, in England.
Thus the Albigenses of France, being dispersed by a most furious and violent persecution, went preaching the Gospel in Germany, in Bohemia, in England.
All the flourishing Churches in Europe, at this day; are the harvest which they sowed: but especially the seede of the Church, is the bloud of Christians:
All the flourishing Churches in Europe, At this day; Are the harvest which they sowed: but especially the seed of the Church, is the blood of Christians:
Iust. Mart. beholding the unexpugnable constancie of Christians in the atrocitie and extremitie of their torments, said to himselfe, that such men which made no account of death, could not bee men given to pleasures and wickednesse;
Just Mart. beholding the unexpugnable constancy of Christians in the atrocity and extremity of their torments, said to himself, that such men which made no account of death, could not be men given to pleasures and wickedness;
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Likewise their constancie and wonderfull boldnesse to maintaine the Gospell against all the wisedome and power of the world, their holy stoutnesse to die for it, is no small comfort to the Church,
Likewise their constancy and wonderful boldness to maintain the Gospel against all the Wisdom and power of the world, their holy stoutness to die for it, is no small Comfort to the Church,
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which use the Apostle found in his bonds, as he saith, That by them many of the brethren in the Lord waxing confident, were much more bold to speake the word without feare.
which use the Apostle found in his bonds, as he Says, That by them many of the brothers in the Lord waxing confident, were much more bold to speak the word without Fear.
Who would not be glad to exchange his transitorie and fraile life, for the salvation and everlasting life of Gods Elect? And who would not chuse to die, to convert a sinner from the errour of his way, to cover a multitude of sinnes,
Who would not be glad to exchange his transitory and frail life, for the salvation and everlasting life of God's Elect? And who would not choose to die, to convert a sinner from the error of his Way, to cover a multitude of Sins,
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and therefore the Apostle considering the honour which commeth of this profit, and the profit which floweth from this honour, writ to the Colossians, that hee reioyced in his sufferings for them, i. e.
and Therefore the Apostle considering the honour which comes of this profit, and the profit which flows from this honour, writ to the colossians, that he rejoiced in his sufferings for them, i. e.
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Let us all bee for this end Christs Martyrs in affection, and thanke the Lord our God for this libertie of his Gospel in this Realme, wherein there is no Tyrant, no persecuter to make us Martyrs in action. XI.
Let us all be for this end Christ Martyrs in affection, and thank the Lord our God for this liberty of his Gospel in this Realm, wherein there is no Tyrant, no Persecutor to make us Martyrs in actium. XI.
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Thus the Gentiles erected Temples, dedicated Altars, instituted new honors and religious worship to some odde men among their Ancestors, of whom they had received some speciall benefit.
Thus the Gentiles erected Temples, dedicated Altars, instituted new honours and religious worship to Some odd men among their Ancestors, of whom they had received Some special benefit.
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Thus the Pope and his Cardinalls canonize and register with the Saints some speciall men, of whose holinesse and miracles, they say they have sufficient warrant,
Thus the Pope and his Cardinals canonise and register with the Saints Some special men, of whose holiness and Miracles, they say they have sufficient warrant,
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God, foreseeing that the divell through his malice, would doe his utmost endeavour to re-establish Idolatrie againe in these same holy mens persons, by whom he had banished it out of the world;
God, Foreseeing that the Devil through his malice, would do his utmost endeavour to re-establish Idolatry again in these same holy men's Persons, by whom he had banished it out of the world;
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even when they did greatest miracles, turmoyled them with greatest afflictions, that those which saw them in such a miserable state, might judge and say that they were men like unto themselves,
even when they did greatest Miracles, turmoiled them with greatest afflictions, that those which saw them in such a miserable state, might judge and say that they were men like unto themselves,
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and that they wrought such wonders by Gods finger, and not by their own power. For the same cause, the evills which they suffered, are registred in holy Scripture:
and that they wrought such wonders by God's finger, and not by their own power. For the same cause, the evils which they suffered, Are registered in holy Scripture:
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that as S. Panl, after hee had begun to tell how he was taken up into Paradise, brake off his discourse in the middest, saying, I forbeare, lest any man should thinke of me above that which he seeth me to be,
that as S. Paul, After he had begun to tell how he was taken up into Paradise, brake off his discourse in the midst, saying, I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he sees me to be,
that seeing they have beene like unto us in weaknesse, diseases, afflictions and passions belonging to man, we despaire not of attaining to the resemblance of the heavenly and saving graces wherewith they were garnished.
that seeing they have been like unto us in weakness, diseases, afflictions and passion belonging to man, we despair not of attaining to the resemblance of the heavenly and Saving graces wherewith they were garnished.
that if wee pray with fervencie, as he did, wee be assured that we shall speed as he did. XIII. To these three reasons wee may ▪ adde the fourth, taken from afflictions as they are corrections & chastisements of Gods deerest servants;
that if we pray with fervency, as he did, we be assured that we shall speed as he did. XIII. To these three Reasons we may ▪ add the fourth, taken from afflictions as they Are corrections & chastisements of God's dearest Servants;
that God will have us to consider them as testimonies of his wrath against sinne ▪ and to say to our selves, Hath God dealt so roughly with so holy men when they offended him,
that God will have us to Consider them as testimonies of his wrath against sin ▪ and to say to our selves, Hath God dealt so roughly with so holy men when they offended him,
and shall he beare with us? or as Christ said, If these things be done in a greene tree, what shall be done in the dry? This reason is so cleer, that S. Peter urgeth it as an infallible demonstration, saying, The time is come, that iudgement must begin at the house of God:
and shall he bear with us? or as christ said, If these things be done in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? This reason is so clear, that S. Peter urges it as an infallible demonstration, saying, The time is come, that judgement must begin At the house of God:
Finally, God by the afflictions of his deare ones, namely, by those which they suffer for righteousnesse sake, manifesteth the infallible truth of his promises,
Finally, God by the afflictions of his deer ones, namely, by those which they suffer for righteousness sake, manifesteth the infallible truth of his promises,
and the excellencie of his mightie power in their deliverie from the evill day, and from all the plots, conspiracies, secret practices, malicious attempts, violent invasions of theirs and his enemies;
and the excellency of his mighty power in their delivery from the evil day, and from all the plots, conspiracies, secret practices, malicious attempts, violent invasions of theirs and his enemies;
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Even so he debased and abated Ioseph to the lowest pit of the prison, that his power might be marvelled at in advancing of him to the highest dignitie of Pharaos Court.
Even so he debased and abated Ioseph to the lowest pit of the prison, that his power might be marveled At in advancing of him to the highest dignity of Pharaohs Court.
that when with the blast of his nostrils the sea came and covered them, and they sunke as lead in the mightie waters, his people might sing unto him, Who is like unto thee, O LORD, amongst the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holinesse, fearefull in praises, doing wonders? and his enemies might say of him, that hee is God of Heaven above, and in earth beneath.
that when with the blast of his nostrils the sea Come and covered them, and they sunk as led in the mighty waters, his people might sing unto him, Who is like unto thee, Oh LORD, among the God's? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? and his enemies might say of him, that he is God of Heaven above, and in earth beneath.
Hee permitted Senacherib King of Assyria to take all the defensed cities of Iuda, and to bring Hezakiah to such extremitie, that hee had not two thousand men to withstand him:
He permitted Sennacherib King of Assyria to take all the defenced cities of Iuda, and to bring Hezekiah to such extremity, that he had not two thousand men to withstand him:
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and to cast the three Confessors into it, saying to them, Who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands? His mind was to destroy the bodies of these Saints.
and to cast the three Confessors into it, saying to them, Who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands? His mind was to destroy the bodies of these Saints.
But, O miracle of the almightie power and vertue of God! the fire was a rampier and wall to guard them, the flame was a garment to clothe them, the furnace was a fountaine to refresh them.
But, Oh miracle of the almighty power and virtue of God! the fire was a rampier and wall to guard them, the flame was a garment to cloth them, the furnace was a fountain to refresh them.
The Princes and Governours of the kingdome were come thither to see the great solemnitie of the dedication of the golden image but they saw that which they could never have thought of.
The Princes and Governors of the Kingdom were come thither to see the great solemnity of the dedication of the golden image but they saw that which they could never have Thought of.
and Gods Power, Wisdome, Goodnesse, Providence, was glorified in their deliverie. God spake to the ravenous Ravens, and they fed Elijah: He spake to the Whale,
and God's Power, Wisdom, goodness, Providence, was glorified in their delivery. God spoke to the ravenous Ravens, and they fed Elijah: He spoke to the Whale,
So was fulfilled that which is written in the Psalmes, Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee. XV. Such examples of the glorious power of God in the afflictions of righteous men, are most frequent in the New Testament.
So was fulfilled that which is written in the Psalms, Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee. XV. Such Examples of the glorious power of God in the afflictions of righteous men, Are most frequent in the New Testament.
What did they while they waked? did they howle for griefe and paine? complained they of their contumelies? accused they the crueltie of the blood-thirstie Governors? blamed they the rigor of the pitilesse laylour? No, No. They praied;
What did they while they waked? did they howl for grief and pain? complained they of their Contumelies? accused they the cruelty of the bloodthirsty Governors? blamed they the rigor of the pitiless laylour? No, No. They prayed;
when they are bound so fast that they cannot budge, when through their onely prayer the earth trembleth, the foundations of the darke dungeon skip like a yong Vnicorne,
when they Are bound so fast that they cannot budge, when through their only prayer the earth Trembleth, the foundations of the dark dungeon skip like a young Unicorn,
and finally delivered from the bondage of sinne, and honoured with the glorious libertie of the children of God, by the preaching of these two most contemptible prisoners;
and finally Delivered from the bondage of sin, and honoured with the glorious liberty of the children of God, by the preaching of these two most contemptible Prisoners;
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as if Paul had judged him? when Festus is amazed, and Agrippa is almost perswaded, by this prisoner arraigned before them, to be a Christian? The Doctor is tyed;
as if Paul had judged him? when Festus is amazed, and Agrippa is almost persuaded, by this prisoner arraigned before them, to be a Christian? The Doctor is tied;
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& esteem those who with Paul and the rest of the Apostles, hunger and thirst, are naked, are buffeted, have no certaine dwelling place, &c. to be miserable, unhappie,
& esteem those who with Paul and the rest of the Apostles, hunger and thirst, Are naked, Are buffeted, have no certain Dwelling place, etc. to be miserable, unhappy,
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and as odious to God, as they are haynous to men? Will they say, that to be corrected of God is a token of his wrath? But the wise man and the holy Apostle say farre otherwayes, My sonne, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord,
and as odious to God, as they Are heinous to men? Will they say, that to be corrected of God is a token of his wrath? But the wise man and the holy Apostle say Far otherways, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord,
Have they not all groned under Gods chastising hand, some in one manner, some in another? Therefore if ye endure chastening, God dealeth you as with sonnes:
Have they not all groaned under God's chastising hand, Some in one manner, Some in Another? Therefore if you endure chastening, God deals you as with Sons:
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Will they deny, that to bee kept from sinne, is a very good thing? Let them consider, that we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence:
Will they deny, that to be kept from sin, is a very good thing? Let them Consider, that we have had Father's of our Flesh which corrected us, and we gave them Reverence:
Shall vvee not much rather be in subiection unto the Father of Spirits, and live? for they verily for a few dayes chastened us, after their owne pleasure;
Shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of Spirits, and live? for they verily for a few days chastened us, After their own pleasure;
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weeded, husbanded carefully, becometh more fruitfull, and at the vintage filleth the Fats with sweet wine? Even so ▪ saith Christ, my Father purgeth every branch that beareth fruit, that it may bring foorth more fruit.
weeded, husbanded carefully, Becometh more fruitful, and At the vintage fills the Fats with sweet wine? Even so ▪ Says christ, my Father Purgeth every branch that bears fruit, that it may bring forth more fruit.
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If yee will build a house for good service, for comliness, for pleasure and honour, the stones must be hewen smooth, the timber must be squared & carved with the hammer & chisel:
If ye will built a house for good service, for comeliness, for pleasure and honour, the stones must be hewn smooth, the timber must be squared & carved with the hammer & chisel:
he polisheth & smootheth us with the hammer & chisel of tribulations, to make us living stones in his heavenly Ierusalem, wch groweth unto an holy Temple in the Lord. XVII.
he polisheth & smootheth us with the hammer & chisel of tribulations, to make us living stones in his heavenly Ierusalem, which grows unto an holy Temple in the Lord. XVII.
and would have said, that these evills had befallen them for their greater good. Their dammages were great, as ye have heard: but their advantages were greater.
and would have said, that these evils had befallen them for their greater good. Their damages were great, as you have herd: but their advantages were greater.
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Those, whose habitation before that time was night and day in the Tavernes, departed not from the holy assemblies, crying to God for grace, mercie and peace, with fasting and prayers night & day.
Those, whose habitation before that time was night and day in the Taverns, departed not from the holy assemblies, crying to God for grace, mercy and peace, with fasting and Prayers night & day.
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Our enmities and dissentions were turned into kisses of charitie, into brotherly imbracements, into all indevours and good offices of true friendship in the communion of Saints:
Our enmities and dissensions were turned into Kisses of charity, into brotherly embracements, into all endeavours and good Offices of true friendship in the communion of Saints:
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Our houses were become Churches, where God was religiously and with true zeale worshipped by parents and children, by maisters and servants, by old and young The Papists saw it,
Our houses were become Churches, where God was religiously and with true zeal worshipped by Parents and children, by masters and Servants, by old and young The Papists saw it,
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and some of them were converted. So wee were corrected, our devotion was increased, Papists were amazed, God was glorified, XVIII. Wherefore lift up the hands which hang downe, and the feeble knees.
and Some of them were converted. So we were corrected, our devotion was increased, Papists were amazed, God was glorified, XVIII. Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees.
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Let us then imitate wise & prudent souldiers which in time of peace enure themselves, by the exercises of war, to sustaine the brunt & coping of armed enemies in the day of battel.
Let us then imitate wise & prudent Soldiers which in time of peace enure themselves, by the exercises of war, to sustain the brunt & coping of armed enemies in the day of battle.
when everie where yee shall see nothing but apostasies and defections of great men, of wise men, of Church men, which are starres in the heaven of the Church, stand not stil gazing upon them, as Ioabs souldiers did upon Hasael whom Abner had slaine,
when every where ye shall see nothing but apostasies and defections of great men, of wise men, of Church men, which Are Stars in the heaven of the Church, stand not still gazing upon them, as Ioabs Soldiers did upon Hazael whom Abner had slain,
and casting upon them the cloake of forgetfulnesse, let us follow our Generall, our Lord Iesus Christ the Prince and Captaine of the Lords Host, who goeth before us fighting for the Lord our God against the Divell, sinne, and the world.
and casting upon them the cloak of forgetfulness, let us follow our General, our Lord Iesus christ the Prince and Captain of the lords Host, who Goes before us fighting for the Lord our God against the devil, sin, and the world.
Whosoever favoureth Christ, whosoever is for God, let him follow Christ, Let us all warre a good warfare, holding for shield, faith; and forsword, the word of God, not pausing on these Hymenees and Alexanders; which loosing the rudder of a good conscience, what wonder if they have made shipwrack of their faith:
Whosoever favoureth christ, whosoever is for God, let him follow christ, Let us all war a good warfare, holding for shield, faith; and forsword, the word of God, not pausing on these Hymenees and Alexanders; which losing the rudder of a good conscience, what wonder if they have made shipwreck of their faith:
yea, let us tread upon their stinking carkases, and trampling on the gastly examples of their lamentable revolts, let us presse toward the marke for the prince of the high calling of God in Christ Iesus;
yea, let us tread upon their stinking carcases, and trampling on the ghastly Examples of their lamentable revolts, let us press towards the mark for the Prince of the high calling of God in christ Iesus;
That being, through Gods powerfull and mercifull assistance, each of us enabled to say truely with Paul, I have fought a good sight, I haue finished my course, I haue kept the faith, wee may thereupon inferre this sweete and blessed conclusion with Paul; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crowne of righteousnesse, which the Lord the righteous Iudge shall give mee at that day,
That being, through God's powerful and merciful assistance, each of us enabled to say truly with Paul, I have fought a good sighed, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, we may thereupon infer this sweet and blessed conclusion with Paul; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me At that day,
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O almightie and most gracious Father, bestow this saving grace upon this thy people which is here present before thee, through the all-sufficient merits of thy only and deare Sonne,
Oh almighty and most gracious Father, bestow this Saving grace upon this thy people which is Here present before thee, through the All-sufficient merits of thy only and deer Son,
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5. The deliverer of the Church, is the LORD; called IEHOVAH in the Heb. tongue. 6. The word IEHOVAH leadeth us to the knowledge of the eternitie of Gods being,
5. The deliverer of the Church, is the LORD; called JEHOVAH in the Hebrew tongue. 6. The word JEHOVAH leads us to the knowledge of the eternity of God's being,
Amongst all, that wherewith shee is graced, when the wise K. Salomon intitles her faire as the Moon, is the fittest to expresle her condition in this world.
among all, that wherewith she is graced, when the wise K. Solomon entitles her fair as the Moon, is the Fittest to expresle her condition in this world.
But our helpe is from the Lord, wch made heaven and earth, even from the Lord Iesus, who is the Sun of righteousnesse, the day spring from on high, in whose wings is health, in whose light wee see light, and through whose light we shine as lights in the world:
But our help is from the Lord, which made heaven and earth, even from the Lord Iesus, who is the Sun of righteousness, the day spring from on high, in whose wings is health, in whose Light we see Light, and through whose Light we shine as lights in the world:
Then, through the violence of persecutions, she is constrained to obey Gods commandement; Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doores about thee:
Then, through the violence of persecutions, she is constrained to obey God's Commandment; Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee:
but after the few dayes of her vanishing out of the sight of the world, like a bride coming out of her chamber, shee rejoyceth to begin her race againe,
but After the few days of her vanishing out of the sighed of the world, like a bride coming out of her chamber, she Rejoiceth to begin her raze again,
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all things having in their inequalitie this equalitie that they goe and come, like the wind which whirleth about continually from the South to the North,
all things having in their inequality this equality that they go and come, like the wind which whirleth about continually from the South to the North,
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from prosperity to adversity, from adversity to prosperity by a perpetuall and most constant revolution, till the great and long looked-for day of refreshing come,
from Prosperity to adversity, from adversity to Prosperity by a perpetual and most constant revolution, till the great and long looked-for day of refreshing come,
when Satan tempted, seduced, overthrew, and plunged him into an Ocean of evills and woes. Then he might have wept, because Many are the evills of the Righteous.
when Satan tempted, seduced, overthrew, and plunged him into an Ocean of evils and woes. Then he might have wept, Because Many Are the evils of the Righteous.
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and all the children of God overwhelmed by the flood, and to lie prisoner in the Arke with his familie, the space of a yeare among all kind of beasts, to save his life:
and all the children of God overwhelmed by the flood, and to lie prisoner in the Ark with his family, the Molle of a year among all kind of beasts, to save his life:
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hee sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange countrey, dwelling in tabernacles, which hee removed from one nation to another, from one kingdome to another people: His wife was twice ravished: the countrey people abused him:
he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, Dwelling in Tabernacles, which he removed from one Nation to Another, from one Kingdom to Another people: His wife was twice ravished: the country people abused him:
and heards, and silver, and gold, and camels, and asses, and men-servants, and maid-servants, in so great a number, that he armed of his servants borne in his owne house, three hundred and eighteene for the rescuing of Lot. God suffered no man to doe him wrong, he rebuked Kings for his sake, saying, Touch not mine anointed, and doe my Prophets no harme.
and heards, and silver, and gold, and Camels, and asses, and manservants, and maidservants, in so great a number, that he armed of his Servants born in his own house, three hundred and eighteene for the rescuing of Lot. God suffered no man to do him wrong, he rebuked Kings for his sake, saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
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and should serve them, and be afflicted by them foure hundred yeares. So it was: And so was averred this saying of David; Many are the evills of the Righteous.
and should serve them, and be afflicted by them foure hundred Years. So it was: And so was averred this saying of David; Many Are the evils of the Righteous.
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that the foure hundred yeares following, had sadnesse seasoned with joy, teares mingled with laughter, speares changed into sithes, swords beaten into mattockes, prayers in the time of persecution ending in thankesgiving for peace;
that the foure hundred Years following, had sadness seasoned with joy, tears mingled with laughter, spears changed into Paths, swords beaten into mattocks, Prayers in the time of persecution ending in thanksgiving for peace;
I have declared to you how many evils the Christian Church suffred at divers times by ten bloody persecutions, by false brethren, by the wicked heresie of Arrius. But by divers means the Lord delivered her out of them all.
I have declared to you how many evils the Christian Church suffered At diverse times by ten bloody persecutions, by false brothers, by the wicked heresy of Arius. But by diverse means the Lord Delivered her out of them all.
At last, the Antichrist is come, according to the Scriptures; and the prophecie of the revelation concerning the two witnesses of God, hath been fulfilled:
At last, the Antichrist is come, according to the Scriptures; and the prophecy of the Revelation Concerning the two Witnesses of God, hath been fulfilled:
and they stood upon their feet, and great feare fell upon them which saw them, and they ascended up to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies beheld them. Alas!
and they stood upon their feet, and great Fear fell upon them which saw them, and they ascended up to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies beheld them. Alas!
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what evils hath not the beast practised against these two witnesses, against the little handfull of those which professed the Gospel of Christ? How often hath she fought, vanquished, killed them? How often also hath God raised them from the dead in their successors? what was this last peace of France,
what evils hath not the beast practised against these two Witnesses, against the little handful of those which professed the Gospel of christ? How often hath she fought, vanquished, killed them? How often also hath God raised them from the dead in their Successors? what was this last peace of France,
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when, after that the righteous man hath beene shaken and tossed with afflictions, The Lord delivereth him out of them all. IIII. He which doeth this worke, is the LORD:
when, After that the righteous man hath been shaken and tossed with afflictions, The Lord Delivereth him out of them all. IIII. He which doth this work, is the LORD:
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and therefore when Iacob asked of God what was his Name, he rebuked him, saying, Wherefore is it that thou doest aske after my Name? The Iews say, that he would not tell him his Name,
and Therefore when Iacob asked of God what was his Name, he rebuked him, saying, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask After my Name? The Iews say, that he would not tell him his Name,
For that same cause, say they, when Manoah Samsons father desired to know his Name, he repressed his curiositie with this answer, Why askest thou after my Name;
For that same cause, say they, when Manoah Samsons father desired to know his Name, he repressed his curiosity with this answer, Why askest thou After my Name;
So God called himselfe, and so Moses named him to the people, and to Pharao: who hearing the Name which he never heard before, answered, Who is IEHOVAH? I know 〈 ◊ 〉 IEHOVAH;
So God called himself, and so Moses nam him to the people, and to Pharaoh: who hearing the Name which he never herd before, answered, Who is JEHOVAH? I know 〈 ◊ 〉 JEHOVAH;
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if hee never heard that Name? And who doubteth, but the Latin Name IOVIS, whereby the Romans worshipped the God of gods, was taken from this Name IEHOVAH, which they pronounced as we would do,
if he never herd that Name? And who doubteth, but the Latin Name JOVIS, whereby the Roman worshipped the God of God's, was taken from this Name JEHOVAH, which they pronounced as we would do,
In the French Bibles it is most properly translated ETERNALL, because, though no name can expresse the essence of the least and most contemptible of all the creatures, farre lesse of the glorious Majestie of the Creator;
In the French Bibles it is most properly translated ETERNAL, Because, though no name can express the essence of the least and most contemptible of all the creatures, Far less of the glorious Majesty of the Creator;
and the hills in a balance? Have ye not knowne? have ye not heard? hath it not bin told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundation of the earth? It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth,
and the hills in a balance? Have you not known? have you not herd? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have you not understood from the Foundation of the earth? It is he that Sitteth upon the circle of the earth,
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and who shall turne it backe? And therefore when he was to deliver his people out of the bondage of Aegypt, according to his promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, he said unto Moses, I am the LORD: and I appeared unto Abraham,
and who shall turn it back? And Therefore when he was to deliver his people out of the bondage of Egypt, according to his promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, he said unto Moses, I am the LORD: and I appeared unto Abraham,
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but he speaketh of an experimentall knowledge, and saith, that they knew him not, because in their time he had not given a reall being to the promises wch he made them:
but he speaks of an experimental knowledge, and Says, that they knew him not, Because in their time he had not given a real being to the promises which he made them:
and promised to spare his owne people, hee said, I am the LORD. For the same cause, the Prophets ordinarily begin and end their prophecies of promises,
and promised to spare his own people, he said, I am the LORD. For the same cause, the prophets ordinarily begin and end their prophecies of promises,
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hath he said, and shall be not doe it? or, hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? VII. In this Name then are comprehended all the qualities required in him who challenges the title of a Deliverer.
hath he said, and shall be not do it? or, hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? VII. In this Name then Are comprehended all the qualities required in him who challenges the title of a Deliverer.
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For who in heaven can bee compared unto the LORD? Who, among the sonnes of the mighty, can bee likened unto the LORD? OLORD God of Hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulnesse round about thee? Thou rulest the raging of the sea:
For who in heaven can be compared unto the LORD? Who, among the Sons of the mighty, can be likened unto the LORD? OH LORD God of Hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee? Thou Rulest the raging of the sea:
O visit mee with thy salvation, that I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may reioice in the gladnesse of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance. IIX.
Oh visit me with thy salvation, that I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy Nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance. MIX.
What extremitie was the Church brought into, under the persecution of the cruell Tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes, who corrupted by flatteries such as did wickedly against the covenant,
What extremity was the Church brought into, under the persecution of the cruel Tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes, who corrupted by flatteries such as did wickedly against the Covenant,
and afflicted those which were upright, so cruelly, and so puissantly, that there was none to help them? Then the Church prayed, O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoake against the sheepe of thy pasture? Then Sion said againe, The LORD bath forsaken me,
and afflicted those which were upright, so cruelly, and so puissantly, that there was none to help them? Then the Church prayed, Oh God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why does thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture? Then Sion said again, The LORD bath forsaken me,
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Then the Lord answered againe, Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the sonne of her wombe? yea, they may forget,
Then the Lord answered again, Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget,
After the same manner, when the king Hezekiah was brought by Senacheribs army to such a pinch, that he was constrained to inclose himselfe within the walls of Ierusalem for the safetie of his life, all his kingdome being taken from him,
After the same manner, when the King Hezekiah was brought by Senacherib's army to such a pinch, that he was constrained to enclose himself within the walls of Ierusalem for the safety of his life, all his Kingdom being taken from him,
And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah, king of Iuda. i.e. notwithstanding their weakenesse and fewnesse, they leaned upon God, and were delivered.
And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah, King of Iuda. i.e. notwithstanding their weakness and fewness, they leaned upon God, and were Delivered.
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And therefore when he saw all the powers of hell, and all the malice of the earth uncoupled after poore Christians, hee defied them, saying, If God be for us, who can be against us? Even as David said:
And Therefore when he saw all the Powers of hell, and all the malice of the earth uncoupled After poor Christians, he defied them, saying, If God be for us, who can be against us? Even as David said:
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The LORD is my light, and my salvation, whom shall I feare? The LORD is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? though an hoste should encampe against me, my heart shall not feare:
The LORD is my Light, and my salvation, whom shall I Fear? The LORD is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not Fear:
and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. He is not alone, who hath God with him. IX. Senacherib was mad, when hee sent Rabshakeh to blaspheme the Lord, and to say to the inhabitants of Ierusalem:
and yet I am not alone, Because the Father is with me. He is not alone, who hath God with him. IX. Sennacherib was mad, when he sent Rabshakeh to Blaspheme the Lord, and to say to the inhabitants of Ierusalem:
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Beware lest Hezekiah perswade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us, &c. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the King of Assyria? Where are the gods of Hamath and Arphad? where are the gods of Sepharuaim? and have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? Who are they amongst all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Ierusalem out of my hand? But the Lord answered him, Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voyce,
Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us, etc. Hath any of the God's of the Nations Delivered his land out of the hand of the King of Assyria? Where Are the God's of Hamath and Arphad? where Are the God's of Sepharvaim? and have they Delivered Samaria out of my hand? Who Are they among all the God's of these Lands, that have Delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Ierusalem out of my hand? But the Lord answered him, Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice,
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and besides himselfe, that in his rage he asked of Shadrach, Meschah, and Abednego, Who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands? They answered, Our God whom wee serve is able to deliver us:
and beside himself, that in his rage he asked of Shadrach, Meschah, and Abednego, Who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands? They answered, Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us:
In France, the Papists seeing our scarcitie and neediness, lack of men, lack of treasures which are the sinews of the warre, did cast in our teeth, that we had but God for all kind of pottages, i. for all purposes: for men, God; for treasures, God; for holds and fortresses, God;
In France, the Papists seeing our scarcity and neediness, lack of men, lack of treasures which Are the sinews of the war, did cast in our teeth, that we had but God for all kind of pottages, i. for all Purposes: for men, God; for treasures, God; for holds and fortresses, God;
Passengers, which faile in great waters, are without feare under the protection and care of a well-experienced Pilot. Little children dread no ill when they are fast by their fathers.
Passengers, which fail in great waters, Are without Fear under the protection and care of a well-experienced Pilot. Little children dread no ill when they Are fast by their Father's.
We sight under the Standard of him, who is the LORD of hosts. Antigonus king of Syria, being ready to give battell by sea, hard by the Isle called Andros, answered to one of his men, who advertifed him, that his enemies had moe ships than he, For how many ships reckonest thou me? for the dignitie of the Generall is much to be esteemed,
We sighed under the Standard of him, who is the LORD of hosts. Antigonus King of Syria, being ready to give battle by sea, hard by the Isle called Andros, answered to one of his men, who advertifed him, that his enemies had more ships than he, For how many ships reckonest thou me? for the dignity of the General is much to be esteemed,
who hath hardued himselfe against him, and hath prospered? Therefore when our enemies threaten us with their armor & armies, we send them the defiance of the ancient Church, Associate your selves, O ye people,
who hath hardued himself against him, and hath prospered? Therefore when our enemies threaten us with their armour & armies, we send them the defiance of the ancient Church, Associate your selves, Oh you people,
he is our father, lying hard by the doore of his owne house, waking when wee sleepe, hearing us when we cry, rising speedily to helpe us when we call upon him.
he is our father, lying hard by the door of his own house, waking when we sleep, hearing us when we cry, rising speedily to help us when we call upon him.
he is strength to him that is weake, a refuge for the oppressed, a fortresse for those which are persecuted, a shadow to those which are sun burnt with afflictions, a most pleasant, strong,
he is strength to him that is weak, a refuge for the oppressed, a fortress for those which Are persecuted, a shadow to those which Are sun burned with afflictions, a most pleasant, strong,
They are salvations, and as it were resurrections from among the dead. He delivereth and resoueth, and he worketh signes and wonders in heaven and in earth.
They Are salvations, and as it were resurrections from among the dead. He Delivereth and resoueth, and he works Signs and wonders in heaven and in earth.
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Such were the deliveries of Israel out of the land of Egypt, of David from Saul, of Hezekiah and Iosaphat from their enemies, of Shadrac, Meshac, and Habed-nego, out of the burning furnace, of Daniel from the power of the Lions, of his people out of the captiuitie of Babylon;
Such were the deliveries of Israel out of the land of Egypt, of David from Saul, of Hezekiah and Iosaphat from their enemies, of Shadrach, Meshac, and Ha-bednego, out of the burning furnace, of daniel from the power of the Lions, of his people out of the captivity of Babylon;
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The divels are principalities and powers, and spirituall wickednesse in high places, and yet we should not feare all their spirituall and powerfull wickednes,
The Devils Are principalities and Powers, and spiritual wickedness in high places, and yet we should not Fear all their spiritual and powerful wickedness,
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Shall we then feare men which are borne, which live, which dye in weaknes? What can the mightiest of them all doe without the Lord? what can they all doe against the Lord? If he be with us,
Shall we then Fear men which Are born, which live, which die in weakness? What can the Mightiest of them all do without the Lord? what can they all do against the Lord? If he be with us,
What fearest thou? their multitude and number? If thou hast received grace to say with David, the Lord susteined me, thou hast also received grace to say with him, I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have set themselves against me.
What Fearest thou? their multitude and number? If thou hast received grace to say with David, the Lord sustained me, thou hast also received grace to say with him, I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have Set themselves against me.
What fearest thou? Their strength and great might? Could the Giants which were on the earth in the dayes of Noah, keepe themselves from the flood of Gods wrath? The people of Israel feared the people of Canaan,
What Fearest thou? Their strength and great might? Could the Giants which were on the earth in the days of Noah, keep themselves from the flood of God's wrath? The people of Israel feared the people of Canaan,
Conformably whereunto Ioshuah cut off the Anakims, and destroyed them utterly with their cities, and there was none of them left in the land of the children of Israel.
Conformably whereunto Joshua Cut off the Anakims, and destroyed them utterly with their cities, and there was none of them left in the land of the children of Israel.
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What did then all his ••gnesse and tallnesse availe him? Could it hinder the children of Israel from singing to God, He slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever; Sihon king of the Amorites:
What did then all his ••gnesse and tallness avail him? Could it hinder the children of Israel from singing to God, He slew famous Kings: for his mercy Endureth for ever; Sihon King of the amorites:
hee powreth contempt upon Princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mightie. Finally, he turneth man to destruction, and saith, Returne ye children of men.
he poureth contempt upon Princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty. Finally, he turns man to destruction, and Says, Return you children of men.
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And therefore he saith to his children, when they feare the power of his enemies, Hearken unto me ye that know righteousnesse, the people in whose heart is my law:
And Therefore he Says to his children, when they Fear the power of his enemies, Harken unto me you that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law:
Wicked and mighty men build their designes upon the hope of long life, and learne not by so many examples of the mortality of the greatest among men, that the Lord bringeth the Princes to nothing,
Wicked and mighty men built their designs upon the hope of long life, and Learn not by so many Examples of the mortality of the greatest among men, that the Lord brings the Princes to nothing,
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But the Christians feared him, not, knowing that he was a mortall man, or, as Athanasius called him, Nubeculacitò transitura, a cloud which is soone gone.
But the Christians feared him, not, knowing that he was a Mortal man, or, as Athanasius called him, Nubeculacitò transitura, a cloud which is soon gone.
they shall be as nothing, and they that strive with thee, shall perish, &c. for I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Feare not, I will helpe thee.
they shall be as nothing, and they that strive with thee, shall perish, etc. for I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, fear not, I will help thee.
yea wee seeke comfort and strength against feare, in Gods precedent deliveries. Of time past we say with David, I called upon the LORD in my distresse:
yea we seek Comfort and strength against Fear, in God's precedent deliveries. Of time passed we say with David, I called upon the LORD in my distress:
Feare not men, for verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity: Surely every man walketh in a vaine shew• surely they are disquieted in vaine.
fear not men, for verily every man At his best state is altogether vanity: Surely every man walks in a vain shew• surely they Are disquieted in vain.
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And therefore when in the vanity of their hearts they dare call themselves gods, God answereth them as he did the K. of Tyre, saying, Thou art a man, and not God.
And Therefore when in the vanity of their hearts they Dare call themselves God's, God Answers them as he did the K. of Tyre, saying, Thou art a man, and not God.
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Obey and keepe their commandements, render to them their dues, tribute, custome, feare, honour; give to Cesar that which is Cesars. Pray to God for them:
Obey and keep their Commandments, render to them their dues, tribute, custom, Fear, honour; give to Cesar that which is Caesars. Pray to God for them:
Yea, after that Alexander the Great hath published abroad, that hee is sonne to Iupiter Hammon, when hee shall see the humor running downe from his wounds, he shall be constrained to say, This is NONLATINALPHABET,
Yea, After that Alexander the Great hath published abroad, that he is son to Iupiter Hammon, when he shall see the humour running down from his wounds, he shall be constrained to say, This is,
and when he shall smell the stink of his owne filth, hee shall aske of his flatterers, The gods yeeld they such a sent? What gained Sapor King of Persia, by taking to himselfe the proud titles of King of kings, Brother to the Sunne and Moone, Partaker of the Starres? &c. where is he now? hath his pretended brotherhood with the Sunne and Moone, his consanguinitie with the starres delivered him from the grave, where now death feedeth on him? Let Herod delight for a moment in the shouting and crying of his flatterers, The voice of a God, and not of a man:
and when he shall smell the stink of his own filth, he shall ask of his Flatterers, The God's yield they such a sent? What gained Sapor King of Persiam, by taking to himself the proud titles of King of Kings, Brother to the Sun and Moon, Partaker of the Stars? etc. where is he now? hath his pretended brotherhood with the Sun and Moon, his consanguinity with the Stars Delivered him from the grave, where now death feeds on him? Let Herod delight for a moment in the shouting and crying of his Flatterers, The voice of a God, and not of a man:
by & by the wormes shall eate him quick, and constrain him to say to his claw-backes, He whom ye called God, endeth his life like men, and this immortall dieth.
by & by the worms shall eat him quick, and constrain him to say to his claw-backs, He whom you called God, Endeth his life like men, and this immortal Dieth.
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for wherein is he to be accounted of, that ye should put your trust in him? XIIII. Must we not trust in men which are living, and which are with us, to helpe us? Much lesse should we trust in them which are dead:
for wherein is he to be accounted of, that you should put your trust in him? XIIII. Must we not trust in men which Are living, and which Are with us, to help us? Much less should we trust in them which Are dead:
Their love, their hatred, their envy, to mee, to thee severally, is now perished: neither have they any more portion for ever in any thing that is done under the Sunne:
Their love, their hatred, their envy, to me, to thee severally, is now perished: neither have they any more portion for ever in any thing that is done under the Sun:
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and all the powers of their soule are ravished with a perpetuall meditation and contemplation of his infinite goodnesse, which is never distracted with the disquieting cares of things which goe to and fro in this valley of miseries, and world of vanitie. XV.
and all the Powers of their soul Are ravished with a perpetual meditation and contemplation of his infinite Goodness, which is never distracted with the disquieting Cares of things which go to and from in this valley of misery's, and world of vanity. XV.
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he is the health of my countenance, the helpe whereunto looke, and my God: whom have I in heaven? and there is none upon earth, that I desire besides thee.
he is the health of my countenance, the help whereunto look, and my God: whom have I in heaven? and there is none upon earth, that I desire beside thee.
For blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. XVI. Let us onely take heede that wee bee of those whom the Lord delivereth.
For blessed is the man that Trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. XVI. Let us only take heed that we be of those whom the Lord Delivereth.
If when thou art afflicted, thou saiest with David, that the LORD will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble, consider and marke well how hee describeth these oppressed, to whom the Lord is a refuge.
If when thou art afflicted, thou Sayest with David, that the LORD will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble, Consider and mark well how he Describeth these oppressed, to whom the Lord is a refuge.
for Gods Angell forewarning Daniel of the great troubles wherewith the Church was to be vexed by the Tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes said unto him, At that time thy people shall bee delivered, every one that shall be found written in the booke:
for God's Angel forewarning daniel of the great Troubles wherewith the Church was to be vexed by the Tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes said unto him, At that time thy people shall be Delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book:
Therefore David will have us to enter into our owne breasts, and to search there the markes of our predestination, which God hath shut up in the unmeasurable and infinite depth of his own breast:
Therefore David will have us to enter into our own breasts, and to search there the marks of our predestination, which God hath shut up in the unmeasurable and infinite depth of his own breast:
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and of the life to come, by the vertue of that blood, according to the promise, As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant, I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit, wherein is no water.
and of the life to come, by the virtue of that blood, according to the promise, As for thee also, by the blood of thy Covenant, I have sent forth thy Prisoners out of the pit, wherein is no water.
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This faith puristeth the hearts, it is the mother of uprightnesse and sinceritie before God in the performance of all duties of the first and second Table:
This faith puristeth the hearts, it is the mother of uprightness and sincerity before God in the performance of all duties of the First and second Table:
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and therefore if thou lookest for Gods deliverance, cleanse thy heart in such sort, that thou may bee able to say with David, My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart:
and Therefore if thou Lookest for God's deliverance, cleanse thy heart in such sort, that thou may be able to say with David, My defence is of God, which Saveth the upright in heart:
This love is conjoyned with a great reverence and respectuous feare of God, and the keeping of his most holy commandements in the simplicitie of an upright life.
This love is conjoined with a great Reverence and respectuous Fear of God, and the keeping of his most holy Commandments in the simplicity of an upright life.
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and his righteousnesse unto childrens children to such as keepe his Covenant, and to those that remember his commandements to doe them. The LORD preserveth the simple.
and his righteousness unto Children's children to such as keep his Covenant, and to those that Remember his Commandments to do them. The LORD Preserveth the simple.
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When he was to destroy Ierusalem, he gave commandement to his Angell, saying, Goe thorow the midst of the Citie, thorow the midst of Ierusalem, and marke a marke upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the middest thereof.
When he was to destroy Ierusalem, he gave Commandment to his Angel, saying, Go thorough the midst of the city, thorough the midst of Ierusalem, and mark a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sighs and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.
The purple and fine linne, sumptuous and dainty fare, musicke and dancing could not deliver the rich man from the torments of hell, because he was wicked:
The purple and fine linne, sumptuous and dainty fare, music and dancing could not deliver the rich man from the torments of hell, Because he was wicked:
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If temporall deliverie from the evill of affliction come not from our merits, can eternall deliverie from sinne and hell bee the merite of any mans righteousnesse? The bread for which we sweat,
If temporal delivery from the evil of affliction come not from our merits, can Eternal delivery from sin and hell be the merit of any men righteousness? The bred for which we sweat,
If Papists say, that David praieth, Iudge me, O LORD, according to my righteousnesse, and according to mine integritie that is in me, and saith plainly, The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousnesse:
If Papists say, that David Prayeth, Judge me, Oh LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me, and Says plainly, The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness:
according to the cleannesse of my hands hath he recompensed me, &c. Answer, that in these and such like places which are infinite, he declareth that he was inriched with the qualities, wherewith hee that waites on the Lords deliverance, must bee graced;
according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me, etc. Answer, that in these and such like places which Are infinite, he Declareth that he was enriched with the qualities, wherewith he that waits on the lords deliverance, must be graced;
but speaketh nothing of the causes of his deliverance, which in the end of the 18. Psalme, he acknowledgeth to bee Gods free mercy, saying, Great deliverance giveth hee to his King,
but speaks nothing of the Causes of his deliverance, which in the end of the 18. Psalm, he acknowledgeth to be God's free mercy, saying, Great deliverance gives he to his King,
Such prayers, are they not most frequent in the Psalmes? When the Papist singeth in the Church a de Profundis, if hee understand what hee saith, will he not be mooved to deny all merits,
Such Prayers, Are they not most frequent in the Psalms? When the Papist sings in the Church a de Profundis, if he understand what he Says, will he not be moved to deny all merits,
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Let us also acknowledge and confesse with heart and mouth, that it is of the LORDS mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions faile not.
Let us also acknowledge and confess with heart and Mouth, that it is of the LORDS Mercies that we Are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not.
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XIIX Though this doctrine of the nullitie of the righteous mans merits, and of the efficacie of the saving mercies of our righteous God, be most true, yet it is a righteous thing with God to deliver the righteous man, 1. because being iust by nature, he loveth righteousnesse, and hateth wickednesse, and is as sensible of the one to protect it,
XIIX Though this Doctrine of the nullity of the righteous men merits, and of the efficacy of the Saving Mercies of our righteous God, be most true, yet it is a righteous thing with God to deliver the righteous man, 1. Because being just by nature, he loves righteousness, and hates wickedness, and is as sensible of the one to Pact it,
Sweet Bernard: How calleth he the crowne which hee presumeth to be laid up for him, the crowne of righteousnesse? Is it not because that which is promised gratis, of meere good will, is asked righteously,
Sweet Bernard: How calls he the crown which he Presumeth to be laid up for him, the crown of righteousness? Is it not Because that which is promised gratis, of mere good will, is asked righteously,
If there had been tenne righteous men in Sodom, God would not have destroyed it for tennes sake, neither could he destroy it as long as righteous Lot was in it.
If there had been tenne righteous men in Sodom, God would not have destroyed it for tennes sake, neither could he destroy it as long as righteous Lot was in it.
and the horse-men thereof, more steedable to their people than an armie of horsemen? God, gave he not to Paul all them that sailed with him, which were two hundred, threescore and sixteene soules? When it was said to the soules that were under the Altar, that they should rost yet for a little season,
and the horsemen thereof, more steedable to their people than an army of horsemen? God, gave he not to Paul all them that sailed with him, which were two hundred, threescore and sixteene Souls? When it was said to the Souls that were under the Altar, that they should rost yet for a little season,
and with the congregation of the righteous enter into the gates of righteousnesse, and dwell forever in these new heavens, promised unto us, wherein dwelleth righteousnesse, and that through the most precious and powerfull merits of our onely Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ the righteous: to whom with the Father,
and with the congregation of the righteous enter into the gates of righteousness, and dwell forever in these new heavens, promised unto us, wherein dwells righteousness, and that through the most precious and powerful merits of our only Lord and Saviour Iesus christ the righteous: to whom with the Father,
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11. When the righteous man is overcome, he overcommeth his enemies, and so is delivered, 12. As it is most evident by the examples of Shadrach, Meschah, and Abednego, 13. Of Eleazer,
11. When the righteous man is overcome, he Overcometh his enemies, and so is Delivered, 12. As it is most evident by the Examples of Shadrach, Meschah, and Abednego, 13. Of Eleazar,
In darknesse, hee findeth light, in weaknesse strength, in despaire hope, in trouble peace of conscience, in raging and roaring furie patience, in evill good, in the divels most grimme and dreadfull mannonr, the joyes and pleasures of paradise, in all his afflictions most powerfull, most wonderfull, most joyfull deliveries: his afflictions are many,
In darkness, he finds Light, in weakness strength, in despair hope, in trouble peace of conscience, in raging and roaring fury patience, in evil good, in the Devils most grim and dreadful mannonr, the Joys and pleasures of paradise, in all his afflictions most powerful, most wonderful, most joyful deliveries: his afflictions Are many,
II. His afflictions are many, they are almost infinite, they are enchained, and follow one another so hard & so nigh, that he complaineth with Iob in his griefe, Hee will not suffer mee to take my breath, but filleth mee with bitternesse:
II His afflictions Are many, they Are almost infinite, they Are enchained, and follow one Another so hard & so High, that he Complaineth with Job in his grief, He will not suffer me to take my breath, but fills me with bitterness:
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But who can relate the Lords deliveries and salvations, whereof David, which had passed thorow so many evills, confessed that he knew not the number? Thinke not that any affliction severally, that all the afflictions wch are incident to men,
But who can relate the lords deliveries and salvations, whereof David, which had passed thorough so many evils, confessed that he knew not the number? Think not that any affliction severally, that all the afflictions which Are incident to men,
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Fearest thou, to starve for hunger? Commanded he not the Ravens to feed Elijah at the brook of Cherith? increased hee not the handfull of meale in the widows barrell,
Fearest thou, to starve for hunger? Commanded he not the Ravens to feed Elijah At the brook of Cherith? increased he not the handful of meal in the Widows barrel,
and shall he forsake thee, for whom his deare Sonne Iesus Christ is dead? Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that feare him, upon them that hope in his mercy, to deliver their soule from death,
and shall he forsake thee, for whom his deer Son Iesus christ is dead? Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that Fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy, to deliver their soul from death,
but canst not, practise the cōmon precept, Citò, longè, tardè, Quickly, far, late? The heat of the Sun, the moistnes of the Moon, do they annoy thee? Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night,
but Canst not, practise the Common precept, Citò, long, tardè, Quickly, Far, late? The heat of the Sun, the moistness of the Moon, do they annoy thee? Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night,
Art thou exiled for Christs sake? Art thou constrained to live amongst a people, whose tongue thou understandest not? God, who numbered Davids wandrings, will gather together the outcasts of Israel:
Art thou exiled for Christ sake? Art thou constrained to live among a people, whose tongue thou Understandest not? God, who numbered Davids wanderings, will gather together the outcasts of Israel:
Art thou cast in a low pit, where thou sittest in darknesse and in the shadow of death being bound in stockes and fetters, among swearers, blasphemers, robbers,
Art thou cast in a low pit, where thou Sittest in darkness and in the shadow of death being bound in stocks and fetters, among swearers, blasphemers, robbers,
nor amongst the dead, ever living within foure inches of death, and therefore ever dying? When God commandeth, and raiseth the stormie wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof:
nor among the dead, ever living within foure inches of death, and Therefore ever dying? When God commands, and Raiseth the stormy wind, which lifts up the waves thereof:
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Art thou faln into the Turks pitiless hands? Art thou taken in warre, and condemned to the miserable slaverie of rowing night and day in the gallies, hearing and feeling nothing but whips whistling and reeling upon thy naked shoulders? Be of a good courage,
Art thou fallen into the Turks pitiless hands? Art thou taken in war, and condemned to the miserable slavery of rowing night and day in the galleys, hearing and feeling nothing but whips whistling and reeling upon thy naked shoulders? Be of a good courage,
and therefore I say the day shall come, when thou shalt sing to God, O how great is thy goodnesse, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, wch thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee, before the sonnes of men!
and Therefore I say the day shall come, when thou shalt sing to God, Oh how great is thy Goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that Fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee, before the Sons of men!
Seest thou the evill dayes of warre? be not discouraged, but say confidently upon that which thou hast seen in France, of that which thou shalt see in the Palatinat, The LORD of hosts is with us:
See thou the evil days of war? be not discouraged, but say confidently upon that which thou hast seen in France, of that which thou shalt see in the Palatinat, The LORD of hosts is with us:
After so many deliveries we sing to the glory of his power, Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength, thou breakest the heads of the Whales in the waters:
After so many deliveries we sing to the glory of his power, Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength, thou breakest the Heads of the Whale's in the waters:
Can there any affliction so great befall us, as to be deprived of Gods Word? your fathers felt the pricke and smart of it in Philip the second, Charles the ninth, and Queene Maries dayes.
Can there any affliction so great befall us, as to be deprived of God's Word? your Father's felt the prick and smart of it in Philip the second, Charles the ninth, and Queen Mary's days.
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Blesse the LORD, ô my soule, and forget not all his benefits, who forgiveth ALL thine iniquities, who healeth ALL thy diseases, &c. Hast thou any other evill wch neither is in my knowledge, nor in my memorie? Hee who made the sea dry land, and whose right hand dashed in peeces Pharao and his hoste:
Bless the LORD, o my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgiveth ALL thine iniquities, who heals ALL thy diseases, etc. Hast thou any other evil which neither is in my knowledge, nor in my memory? He who made the sea dry land, and whose right hand dashed in Pieces Pharaoh and his host:
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Hee who putteth breath into drie bones, who tyeth them together with sinewes, who covereth them with flesh and skin, who by a marvellous resurrection setteth them upon their feete,
He who putteth breath into dry bones, who tyeth them together with sinews, who Covereth them with Flesh and skin, who by a marvellous resurrection sets them upon their feet,
Yea the LORD shall preserve thee from ALL evill: hee shall preserve thy soule: The LORD shall preserve thy going out, and thy comming in, from this time foorth, and even for evermore.
Yea the LORD shall preserve thee from ALL evil: he shall preserve thy soul: The LORD shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in, from this time forth, and even for evermore.
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IV. But how shall wee keepe reckoning of the LORDS deliveries, seeing the maner of them goeth beyond all our wit and understanding? for they are not all of one sort,
IV. But how shall we keep reckoning of the LORDS deliveries, seeing the manner of them Goes beyond all our wit and understanding? for they Are not all of one sort,
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Hee saved Moses, David, Elijah, Iesus Christ, Paul at divers times, many zealous men among the Iewes under the bloody persecution of Antiochus Epiphanes, many Confessors and faithfull brethren among the Christians in the primitive Church;
He saved Moses, David, Elijah, Iesus christ, Paul At diverse times, many zealous men among the Iewes under the bloody persecution of Antiochus Epiphanes, many Confessors and faithful brothers among the Christians in the primitive Church;
Yet God imployeth often men, horses, hosts, for the safety of the king, & deliverie of his people, opposing men to men, flesh to flesh, vanitie to vanitie.
Yet God employeth often men, Horses, hosts, for the safety of the King, & delivery of his people, opposing men to men, Flesh to Flesh, vanity to vanity.
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Thus after he had tryed the faith, patience, and constancie of the christian Church for the space of 3. hundred years by x. most heavy persecutions, he stird up Constantine the Great to deliver them by the sword from their enemies.
Thus After he had tried the faith, patience, and constancy of the christian Church for the Molle of 3. hundred Years by x. most heavy persecutions, he stirred up Constantine the Great to deliver them by the sword from their enemies.
and he shall thrust out thy enemies from before thee, and shall say, Destroy them. This was the confession of the Church of Israel with prayer and thanksgiving;
and he shall thrust out thy enemies from before thee, and shall say, Destroy them. This was the Confessi of the Church of Israel with prayer and thanksgiving;
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He fought against Pharao by turning of the river into blood, by Frogs, by Lice, by swarmes of Flies, by the murraine of Beasts, by the plague of Boyles and Blanes, of Haile, Thunder,
He fought against Pharaoh by turning of the river into blood, by Frogs, by Lice, by swarms of Flies, by the murrain of Beasts, by the plague of Boyles and Blanes, of Hail, Thunder,
When, of these champions of the heavēly host, one alone doth so great deeds, what would not doe all the Chivalrie of God, which is of twenty thousands,
When, of these champions of the heavenly host, one alone does so great Deeds, what would not do all the Chivalry of God, which is of twenty thousands,
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When in the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart, and sundry other tribes through lazinesse followed not Deborah and Barak in the warre against Iabin and Sisera, the heavens and the starres fought with them against those puissant enemies. IIX.
When in the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart, and sundry other tribes through laziness followed not Deborah and Barak in the war against Iabin and Sisera, the heavens and the Stars fought with them against those puissant enemies. MIX.
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The blowing of trumpets, and the burning lamps were fitter to discover Gedeon with his three hundred disarmed men to the hoste of the Midianites, than to discomfit it.
The blowing of trumpets, and the burning lamps were fitter to discover Gideon with his three hundred disarmed men to the host of the midianites, than to discomfit it.
What could Davids sling serve against Goliaths speare? and who would not have mocked the three hundred Albigenses fighting with slings against seven thousand men well armed,
What could Davids sling serve against Goliath's spear? and who would not have mocked the three hundred Albigenses fighting with slings against seven thousand men well armed,
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as if they had beene as many birds in a hemp-yard? It pleaseth God to deliver so, that his Church vaunt not against him, saying, Mine owne hand hath saved med, and so relye upon the meanes,
as if they had been as many Birds in a hemp-yard? It Pleases God to deliver so, that his Church vaunt not against him, saying, Mine own hand hath saved med, and so rely upon the means,
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and three nights after, vomiteth him out of her belly upon the dry land without any harme, who can deny but that such deliveries were against the nature of meanes,
and three nights After, vomiteth him out of her belly upon the dry land without any harm, who can deny but that such deliveries were against the nature of means,
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When the Moabites, Ammonites, and Idumeans with one consent sought to destroy Iehoshaphat and his people, the Lord troubled them with the spirit of division after such a manner, that the Moabites and Ammonites slew and destroyed the Idumeans,
When the Moabites, Ammonites, and Idumeans with one consent sought to destroy Jehoshaphat and his people, the Lord troubled them with the Spirit of division After such a manner, that the Moabites and Ammonites slew and destroyed the Idumeans,
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but when the messengers which were sent by Saul to take him, prophecyed, and thought no more on him, what helpe of man, what visible meanes were there? When he preferred Ioseph in the Court of Pharao, Daniel and his fellowes in the Court of Nebuchadnezzar, and of Darius, Nehemiah and Mordecai in the Court of Artaxerxes, by what means did he it? The Psalmist saith, that he made them to bee pittyed of all those that carryed them captives.
but when the messengers which were sent by Saul to take him, prophesied, and Thought no more on him, what help of man, what visible means were there? When he preferred Ioseph in the Court of Pharaoh, daniel and his Fellows in the Court of Nebuchadnezzar, and of Darius, Nehemiah and Mordecai in the Court of Artaxerxes, by what means did he it? The Psalmist Says, that he made them to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
and was resolved to bee the protector of those whom he had persecuted, if the Monks impoisoned knife had not cut too too soone for us the brittle thread of his mortall life.
and was resolved to be the protector of those whom he had persecuted, if the Monks empoisoned knife had not Cut too too soon for us the brittle thread of his Mortal life.
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God be praysed, that amongst us there are no Clements, no Barrauts, no Chatels, no Ravaillacs: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORDS anointed, and bee guiltlesse?
God be praised, that among us there Are no Clements, no Barrauts, no Chatels, no Ravaillacs: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORDS anointed, and be guiltless?
and he, he alone hath come on a sudden, and both comforted and delivered her? He prophecied by Daniel, that under the persecution of Antiochus, his people should be brought to such extremity, that none should helpe them. What then? shall they perish for want of helpe? It followeth in the next chapter, And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince which standeth for the children of thy people:
and he, he alone hath come on a sudden, and both comforted and Delivered her? He prophesied by daniel, that under the persecution of Antiochus, his people should be brought to such extremity, that none should help them. What then? shall they perish for want of help? It follows in the next chapter, And At that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince which Stands for the children of thy people:
if all the men of the world should stand still with their armes crossed, if all the creatures should with hold their helpe from us, our Michael saith unto us, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth:
if all the men of the world should stand still with their arms crossed, if all the creatures should with hold their help from us, our Michael Says unto us, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth:
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By his word, by his onely power and good will, without any visible and knowne meanes, he hath given peace to the Churches of France: for when we were betrayed,
By his word, by his only power and good will, without any visible and known means, he hath given peace to the Churches of France: for when we were betrayed,
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Then wee sung with thanksgiving the hundreth twenty and fourth Psalme. XI. There is yet another kind of deliverie which commeth immediately of God, and is most wonderfull of all.
Then we sung with thanksgiving the Hundredth twenty and fourth Psalm. XI. There is yet Another kind of delivery which comes immediately of God, and is most wonderful of all.
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In the second and third of the Revelation, many excellent promises were made to him that overcommeth. When the persecutions were most fervent and frequent,
In the second and third of the Revelation, many excellent promises were made to him that Overcometh. When the persecutions were most fervent and frequent,
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How shall we reconcile this contrarietie? ye will all grant, that the Generall of an Armie, fighting against his enemies, whatsoever dammage and harme hee causeth and procureth unto them, preuaileth not,
How shall we reconcile this contrariety? you will all grant, that the General of an Army, fighting against his enemies, whatsoever damage and harm he Causes and procureth unto them, prevaileth not,
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but rather is overcome of them, if still they keepe fast that wherefore he fighteth, and which he hoped to pull away from them by violence. So it is with us.
but rather is overcome of them, if still they keep fast that Wherefore he fights, and which he hoped to pull away from them by violence. So it is with us.
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The divell, great Generall of the world, stirreth up against us the armies of Gog and Magog, all the fiends of hell, all the wickednesse of the earth, not to torment us, to spoyle us of our goods, to kill us,
The Devil, great General of the world, stirs up against us the armies of Gog and Magog, all the fiends of hell, all the wickedness of the earth, not to torment us, to spoil us of our goods, to kill us,
an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof sixe cubits, to call to the dedication of that Idol the Princes, Governours, all the Rulers of the Provinces, to dedicate it with the melodious and most pleasant sound of the Cornet, Flute, Harp, Sackbut, Psalterie, Dulcimer.
an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof sixe cubits, to call to the dedication of that Idol the Princes, Governors, all the Rulers of the Provinces, to dedicate it with the melodious and most pleasant found of the Cornet, Flute, Harp, Sackbut, Psaltery, Dulcimer.
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and all kinds of musick, to command to all peoples, nations, and languages there present, to fall downe and worship it at what time they should heare the consort of musicke;
and all Kinds of music, to command to all peoples, Nations, and languages there present, to fallen down and worship it At what time they should hear the consort of music;
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to adde to this command a most fearefull threat, that whosoever fell not downe and worshipped, should the same houre bee cast into the midst of a burning fierie furnace.
to add to this command a most fearful threat, that whosoever fell not down and worshipped, should the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
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For whom was made all this pompe, all this glorious shew? for whom did the instruments of musicke sound so sweetly? for whom did the furnace burne so exceedingly? For these three onely:
For whom was made all this pomp, all this glorious show? for whom did the Instruments of music found so sweetly? for whom did the furnace burn so exceedingly? For these three only:
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There are, say they, certaine Iewes, not thy naturall Subiects, but strangers, and thy slaves, whom thou hast set over the affaires of the Province of Babylon, preferring them to thy naturall Subiects,
There Are, say they, certain Iewes, not thy natural Subjects, but Strangers, and thy slaves, whom thou hast Set over the affairs of the Province of Babylon, preferring them to thy natural Subjects,
These base and unthankefull fellowes have contemned and despised thee. What accusation could bee more cunningly plaited? but as many accusations, as many praises:
These base and unthankful Fellows have contemned and despised thee. What accusation could be more cunningly plaited? but as many accusations, as many praises:
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the King frets, chafes, threatneth, If, saith he, ye fall not downe, and worship not the image which I have made, ye shall be cast the same houre into the midst of a fierie furnace,
the King frets, chafes, threatens, If, Says he, you fallen not down, and worship not the image which I have made, you shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a fiery furnace,
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And that which maketh their combat admirable, and their victorie glorious, after that all have yeelded, all have bowed their knees to the Idol, they stand firme, and stirre not. They dispute not with themselves;
And that which makes their combat admirable, and their victory glorious, After that all have yielded, all have bowed their knees to the Idol, they stand firm, and stir not. They dispute not with themselves;
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whereas our obstinacy will make their bondage more grievous than it was. Such politicall considerations come not in their minds, farre lesse in their mouths:
whereas our obstinacy will make their bondage more grievous than it was. Such political considerations come not in their minds, Far less in their mouths:
Reade the storie of the valiant courage of Eleazar, one of the principall Scribes in the dayes of the blood-thirstie Tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes: He was besought by the Kings officers,
Reade the story of the valiant courage of Eleazar, one of the principal Scribes in the days of the bloodthirsty Tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes: He was besought by the Kings Officers,
to shun to be made a publike shew of the evill, which otherwise thou must suffer with shame and great torments? Flesh and blood will say to Eleazar, that in this there was no sinne:
to shun to be made a public show of the evil, which otherwise thou must suffer with shame and great torments? Flesh and blood will say to Eleazar, that in this there was no sin:
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It becommeth not our age, said he, in any wise to dissemble, whereby many young persons might thinke, that ELEAZAR being fourescore yeeres old and tenne, was now gone to a strange religion;
It becomes not our age, said he, in any wise to dissemble, whereby many young Persons might think, that ELEAZAR being fourescore Years old and tenne, was now gone to a strange Religion;
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whereupon being ready to dye of the stripes which hee had received, ceived, he groaned and said, It is manifest unto the Lord, that hath the holy knowledge, that whereas I might have beene delivered from death, I now endure sore paines in body, by being beaten;
whereupon being ready to die of the stripes which he had received, ceived, he groaned and said, It is manifest unto the Lord, that hath the holy knowledge, that whereas I might have been Delivered from death, I now endure soar pains in body, by being beaten;
but in soule am well content to suffer these things, because I feare him. XIV. Reade also the storie of the cruell death and constancie of the seven brethren, and their mother, at that same time.
but in soul am well content to suffer these things, Because I Fear him. XIV. Reade also the story of the cruel death and constancy of the seven brothers, and their mother, At that same time.
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And to make you know that this was not madnesse of mind, but faith, the second said to the King, Thou, like a fury, takest us out of this present life,
And to make you know that this was not madness of mind, but faith, the second said to the King, Thou, like a fury, Takest us out of this present life,
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that men wch may live in honor by denying Christ, choose shame and dishonor, preferre torments to ease, sorrow to joy, paine to pleasure, death to life, kissethe postes and other instruments of their punishments, looke upon the torments with a cheerefull face, runne to the fires as joyfully as worldings doe to a bridall feast,
that men which may live in honour by denying christ, choose shame and dishonour, prefer torments to ease, sorrow to joy, pain to pleasure, death to life, kissethe posts and other Instruments of their punishments, look upon the torments with a cheerful face, run to the fires as joyfully as Worldlings do to a bridal feast,
Steven stopping his eares to the murmuring of the people, which like a swarme of Hornets and Waspes made a humming noise about him, shutting his eyes to the stones wherewith they were armed to fell him,
Steven stopping his ears to the murmuring of the people, which like a swarm of Hornets and Wasps made a humming noise about him, shutting his eyes to the stones wherewith they were armed to fell him,
and overcomming by faith the horrors of death, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and seeing there the glory of God, and Iesus standing on the right hand of God, cryed with a triumphing voice, Behold, I see the Heavens opened,
and overcoming by faith the horrors of death, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and seeing there the glory of God, and Iesus standing on the right hand of God, cried with a triumphing voice, Behold, I see the Heavens opened,
Policarpe Bishop of Smyrna answered to those which now intreated him with many promises, now impotuned him with threats, to call the Emperour My Lord, and to deny Christ to bee his Lord;
Polycarp Bishop of Smyrna answered to those which now entreated him with many promises, now impotuned him with Treats, to call the Emperor My Lord, and to deny christ to be his Lord;
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Lucius thanked Vrbicius which had condemned him to die for Christs sake, because, said hee, being delivered from evill masters, I am going to my Father the King of heaven.
Lucius thanked Urbicius which had condemned him to die for Christ sake, Because, said he, being Delivered from evil Masters, I am going to my Father the King of heaven.
Amongst all, is wonderfull the constancie of Felicitas, a Widow of Rome, & like unto that of the Mother and of the seven children, of whom I have already spoken;
among all, is wonderful the constancy of Felicity, a Widow of Room, & like unto that of the Mother and of the seven children, of whom I have already spoken;
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for she also had seven sonnes. Other mothers fear lest their children die before them: She feareth lest her sons live after her: She converted them to Christ:
for she also had seven Sons. Other mother's Fear lest their children die before them: She fears lest her Sons live After her: She converted them to christ:
being taken with them, shee confirmed them in the confession and faith of Christ. Publius the Governor of the towne, with faire words sought to entice her:
being taken with them, she confirmed them in the Confessi and faith of christ. Publius the Governor of the town, with fair words sought to entice her:
and after she had seen them all glorifie the Lord Iesus by their death, the love of Christ surmounting in her the griefe which she received of her orbitie, she went also with drie eyes, a laughing countenance,
and After she had seen them all Glorify the Lord Iesus by their death, the love of christ surmounting in her the grief which she received of her orbitie, she went also with dry eyes, a laughing countenance,
After I have spoken of such a woman, shall I goe back to men? Shall I speak of Attalus, one of the Martyrs of Vienne in France, in the time of Antonius Verus, the yeare of Christ 178. who, being set in a burning chaire of iron, preached to the Romanes,
After I have spoken of such a woman, shall I go back to men? Shall I speak of Attalus, one of the Martyrs of Viennen in France, in the time of Antonius Verus, the year of christ 178. who, being Set in a burning chair of iron, preached to the Romans,
teaching them what God is, reproving their cruelty, maintaining the innocencie of Christians, and saying, This which you do, is eating & swallowing of mens flesh;
teaching them what God is, reproving their cruelty, maintaining the innocence of Christians, and saying, This which you do, is eating & swallowing of men's Flesh;
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And this puffing and spitting at the onely naming of the false religion, was most usuall in those dayes among the brethren. O Faith! O Courage! O Victorie!
And this puffing and spitting At the only naming of the false Religion, was most usual in those days among the brothers. O Faith! O Courage! O Victory!
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Loe, not men onely, but women, but young children contemne you, fight against you, overcome you. XVII. Shall passe under silence our own Martyrs? to begin with one of the first:
Loe, not men only, but women, but young children contemn you, fight against you, overcome you. XVII. Shall pass under silence our own Martyrs? to begin with one of the First:
even Ierome of Prague, condemned to be burnt quicke by the bloody councell of Constantia, How the stood before his passionate and ignorant Iudges without feare, not onely contemning death, but also lusting after it;
even Jerome of Prague, condemned to be burned quick by the bloody council of Constantia, How the stood before his passionate and ignorant Judges without Fear, not only contemning death, but also lusting After it;
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Patricke Hammilton, a young Gentleman of Scotland, as he was going to the fire, by his words and lookes affrighted in such sort Alexander Cambell, a Dominican Frier his accuser, that he became besides himselfe, and died madde.
Patrick Hamilton, a young Gentleman of Scotland, as he was going to the fire, by his words and looks affrighted in such sort Alexander Campbell, a Dominican Friar his accuser, that he became beside himself, and died mad.
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George Baynam and Iohn Frith, Englishmen, imbraced & kissed their fagots, & Laurent Sanders imbraced with great joy the post whereunto the hangman was tying him,
George Baynam and John Frith, Englishmen, embraced & kissed their faggots, & Laurent Sanders embraced with great joy the post whereunto the hangman was tying him,
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In France Steven Brun, after that his Iudges had pronounced against him the sentence of death, cryed with a loud voice, My Iudges have condemned mee to live.
In France Steven Brun, After that his Judges had pronounced against him the sentence of death, cried with a loud voice, My Judges have condemned me to live.
And Iohn Baron, being advertised by his Iudges, which had condemned him, to appeale from them unto the Court of Parliament, Can ye not, said he, bee content to have your owne hands defiled with my blood,
And John Baron, being advertised by his Judges, which had condemned him, to appeal from them unto the Court of Parliament, Can you not, said he, be content to have your own hands defiled with my blood,
but ye will have other mens hands polluted with it also? Amongst all, I admire most the peasant of Lynri, which meeting some prisoners condemned for the Religion,
but you will have other men's hands polluted with it also? among all, I admire most the Peasant of Lynri, which meeting Some Prisoners condemned for the Religion,
and seeing her companions refuse to give their tongues, because there was no such thing mentioned in their sentence, she being but a woman, resolved them, saying, It is reasonable and sit, that the tongue which hath the priviledge to praise God, should also have the prerogative to leape first upon the Altar of burnt offering.
and seeing her Sodales refuse to give their tongues, Because there was no such thing mentioned in their sentence, she being but a woman, resolved them, saying, It is reasonable and fit, that the tongue which hath the privilege to praise God, should also have the prerogative to leap First upon the Altar of burned offering.
So Claude Tierry, called the halter which was put about her necke, the Carkanet, and the rope wherewith she was bound to the post, the girdle of her marriage with Iesus Christ:
So Claude Tierry, called the halter which was put about her neck, the Carkanet, and the rope wherewith she was bound to the post, the girdle of her marriage with Iesus christ:
These are the victories of the faithfull in their most sensible torments: they are so ravished and transported by faith, with the love of their Saviour, that,
These Are the victories of the faithful in their most sensible torments: they Are so ravished and transported by faith, with the love of their Saviour, that,
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XIX The Lord in his great mercy increase our faith, whereby in this surceasing of outward enemies, we may fight valiantly against our inward and spirituall foes, which are more dangerous;
XIX The Lord in his great mercy increase our faith, whereby in this surceasing of outward enemies, we may fight valiantly against our inward and spiritual foes, which Are more dangerous;
shutting our eyes to vanity, stopping our eares to calumnies, flatterers, all evill counsells, keeping our spirits, our soules, our bodies blamelesse unto the comming of our Lord Iesus Christ.
shutting our eyes to vanity, stopping our ears to calumnies, Flatterers, all evil Counsels, keeping our spirits, our Souls, our bodies blameless unto the coming of our Lord Iesus christ.
triumphing, receive the crowne of glory, and of immortalitie, which God hath prepared for us before the beginning of the world, through the precious merites of our LORD IESVS CHRIST, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, bee all prayse, all glory, all honour, both now and for evermore. Amen.
triumphing, receive the crown of glory, and of immortality, which God hath prepared for us before the beginning of the world, through the precious merits of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all praise, all glory, all honour, both now and for evermore. Amen.
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SERM. VIII. Of the manner and time of the righteous mans Deliverances. ESAIAH. XXVI. 20. Come my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doores about thee:
SERMON. VIII. Of the manner and time of the righteous men Deliverances. ISAIAH. XXVI. 20. Come my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee:
6. In the new Testament, Christ himselfe hath commanded to flye in time of persecution. 7. And hath confirmed his commandement by his own example, the examples of his Apostles,
6. In the new Testament, christ himself hath commanded to fly in time of persecution. 7. And hath confirmed his Commandment by his own Exampl, the Examples of his Apostles,
and many other most constant and courageous Christians. 8. Flying prooved lawfull by three reasons. 9. Fleeing is not a forsaking and denying, but a confessing of Christ.
and many other most constant and courageous Christians. 8. Flying proved lawful by three Reasons. 9. Fleeing is not a forsaking and denying, but a confessing of christ.
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10. This text, in a figurative and allegoricall sense, is an exhortation to patience. 11. The first argument mooving us to patience, is the will of God.
10. This text, in a figurative and allegorical sense, is an exhortation to patience. 11. The First argument moving us to patience, is the will of God.
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when the persecuters say of her, that which the Traytor Absalom, and the treacherous Rebells that followed him, said of David, and the chiefe Priests, Scribes,
when the persecuters say of her, that which the Traitor Absalom, and the treacherous Rebels that followed him, said of David, and the chief Priests, Scribes,
Then, then God by a most excellent and wonderfull deliverance reviveth her, and maketh her to spring up againe more beautifull and glorious than she was before.
Then, then God by a most excellent and wonderful deliverance revives her, and makes her to spring up again more beautiful and glorious than she was before.
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and yeelded almonds, when the Lord confirmed the Priesthood in the house of Levi, and that the condition of the Church was represented unto Moses by a burning bush,
and yielded almonds, when the Lord confirmed the Priesthood in the house of Levi, and that the condition of the Church was represented unto Moses by a burning bush,
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Here is then a new matter to be handled, concerning the manner and the time of the Lords deliveries, which is set downe by the Prophet in three severall points:
Here is then a new matter to be handled, Concerning the manner and the time of the lords deliveries, which is Set down by the Prophet in three several points:
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nor yet too rash, and foole-hardy to tempt God, by casting himselfe into unnecessarie dangers, whereof the word of God (which David called a lampe unto his feete,
nor yet too rash, and foolhardy to tempt God, by casting himself into unnecessary dangers, whereof the word of God (which David called a lamp unto his feet,
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These men to whom God sendeth thee, are mighty and cruell, and will kill thee; therefore take heed to thy selfe, and flye. Sanctified prudence will answer;
These men to whom God sends thee, Are mighty and cruel, and will kill thee; Therefore take heed to thy self, and fly. Sanctified prudence will answer;
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how say ye to my soule, Flee as a bird to your mountaine? When God sent Samuel to anoint David, worldly wisedome answered in him, How can I goe? If Saul heare it, he will kill me.
how say you to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? When God sent Samuel to anoint David, worldly Wisdom answered in him, How can I go? If Saul hear it, he will kill me.
Yet Amos, ruled by another Spirit, reiected it, and said, The LORD said unto me, Goe, prophesie unto my people Israel, that is to say, I will obey the Lord, and not thee.
Yet Amos, ruled by Another Spirit, rejected it, and said, The LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel, that is to say, I will obey the Lord, and not thee.
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but hee will subscribe to that saying of David, Whither shall I goe from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there:
but he will subscribe to that saying of David, Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there:
Ionah learned by an experimentall knowledge this to be true, when the ship wherein he thought to flee from the presence of the Lord, was unto him as a paire of stockes to hold him fast.
Jonah learned by an experimental knowledge this to be true, when the ship wherein he Thought to flee from the presence of the Lord, was unto him as a pair of stocks to hold him fast.
Therefore Christ, a more compleat patterne to imitate, and a more excellent president to follow than Ionah, when his time was come to bee killed at Ierusalem, reprooved Peter, and called him Satan, for disswading him from it.
Therefore christ, a more complete pattern to imitate, and a more excellent president to follow than Jonah, when his time was come to be killed At Ierusalem, reproved Peter, and called him Satan, for dissuading him from it.
whereof the reason was, that hee went thither bound in the Spirit, that is to say, by particular revelation of the Spirit of the eternall and most wise God.
whereof the reason was, that he went thither bound in the Spirit, that is to say, by particular Revelation of the Spirit of the Eternal and most wise God.
then not onely we may, but also should trye, if hiding of our selves, and fleeing, be the meanes which God hath appointed to deliver us from the present evill of persecution.
then not only we may, but also should try, if hiding of our selves, and fleeing, be the means which God hath appointed to deliver us from the present evil of persecution.
and the conspiracy of his owne sonne, not for lacke of courage, but though godly prudence and fore-seeing advisednesse? David which had the promise of the kingdome of Israel, fled:
and the Conspiracy of his own son, not for lack of courage, but though godly prudence and Foreseeing advisedness? David which had the promise of the Kingdom of Israel, fled:
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That wise, godly, and wonderfull Prophet, when he was threatned by Iezebel, fled he not for his life to Beersheba in Iuda, and from thence to the wildernesse? At that time Obadiah, hid he not an hundred men of the Lords Prophets, by fifty in a cave,
That wise, godly, and wonderful Prophet, when he was threatened by Iezebel, fled he not for his life to Beersheba in Iuda, and from thence to the Wilderness? At that time Obadiah, hid he not an hundred men of the lords prophets, by fifty in a cave,
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when Iezebel sought them, to kill them? what can bee said against those holy Fathers, wch in the time of the cruel persecuter Antiochus Epiphanes, wandered in deserts, and in mountains,
when Iezebel sought them, to kill them? what can be said against those holy Father's, which in the time of the cruel Persecutor Antiochus Epiphanes, wandered in deserts, and in Mountains,
Christ, gave hee not this expresse commandement to his Apostles, Beware of men; and, when they persecute you in this City, flee ye into another? Some say, that this cōmandement was temporall,
christ, gave he not this express Commandment to his Apostles, Beware of men; and, when they persecute you in this city, flee you into Another? some say, that this Commandment was temporal,
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& given to the Apostles onely, & for that time only whē they were sent to preach the Gospell to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, even as that other cōmandement in the beginning of the Chapter, Goe not into the way of the Gentils,
& given to the Apostles only, & for that time only when they were sent to preach the Gospel to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, even as that other Commandment in the beginning of the Chapter, Go not into the Way of the Gentiles,
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What have they to answer to this other commandement, When ye shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the Prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand) then let them which bee in Iudea, flee into the mountaines? &c. Had the Apostles any thing to doe with it? Were they in Ierusalem when the towne was besieged? There were many Christians;
What have they to answer to this other Commandment, When you shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by daniel the Prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand) then let them which bee in Iudea, flee into the Mountains? etc. Had the Apostles any thing to do with it? Were they in Ierusalem when the town was besieged? There were many Christians;
what to be wise as Serpents? To keepe our selves from harme, and as it followeth, to beware of men; when they persecute us in one City, to flee into another.
what to be wise as Serpents? To keep our selves from harm, and as it follows, to beware of men; when they persecute us in one city, to flee into Another.
or in another place, we may more commodiously and effectually practise our callings, and so goe backe to leape the better. VII. Such commandements are not in the Church without most glorious precedents, and examples most worthy to be followed.
or in Another place, we may more commodiously and effectually practise our callings, and so go back to leap the better. VII. Such Commandments Are not in the Church without most glorious precedents, and Examples most worthy to be followed.
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b When he had shewne himselfe to be God by restoring the withered hand, the Pharisees went out, and held a counsell against him, how they might destroy him:
b When he had shown himself to be God by restoring the withered hand, the Pharisees went out, and held a counsel against him, how they might destroy him:
The chiefe Priests and the Pharisees tooke counsell to put him to death, after that he had raised Lazarus. Iesus therefore walked no more openly among the Iewes:
The chief Priests and the Pharisees took counsel to put him to death, After that he had raised Lazarus. Iesus Therefore walked no more openly among the Iewes:
for when his houre was come, not onely he fled not, but knowing all things that should come upon him, went foorth, and rendred himselfe to his enemies, which neither knew him,
for when his hour was come, not only he fled not, but knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and rendered himself to his enemies, which neither knew him,
So when he was at Iconium with Barnabas, & knew that the Iewes & Gentiles, with their Rulers, had made an assault to use them despitefully, & to stone them;
So when he was At Iconium with Barnabas, & knew that the Iewes & Gentiles, with their Rulers, had made an assault to use them despitefully, & to stone them;
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So advertised that fourtie naughty men had bound themselves under a curse, that they would neither eate nor drinke till they had killed him, he shunned that conspiracie by a most wise counsell.
So advertised that fourtie naughty men had bound themselves under a curse, that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed him, he shunned that Conspiracy by a most wise counsel.
So S. Iohn writeth, that the woman which was delivered of a childe, fled into the wildernesse: And that ye may know that her flight was approved of God, it is said, that there shee had a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand, two hundred, and threescore dayes.
So S. John Writeth, that the woman which was Delivered of a child, fled into the Wilderness: And that you may know that her flight was approved of God, it is said, that there she had a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand, two hundred, and threescore days.
So S. Cyprian seeing that the people cryed incessantly, Cyprianum ad Leonem, Cyprian to the Lyon, withdrew himselfe from the furie of the people, and fled;
So S. Cyprian seeing that the people cried incessantly, Cyprianum ad Leonem, Cyprian to the lion, withdrew himself from the fury of the people, and fled;
So the Albigenses fleeing the persecution in France, went through Germanie, Bohemia, and England, and planted there the knowledge of our Lord Iesus Christ.
So the Albigenses fleeing the persecution in France, went through Germany, Bohemia, and England, and planted there the knowledge of our Lord Iesus christ.
Neither hath God, the author of nature, abolished that naturall instinct in his Saints, but sanctified it, directing them by his word and by his Spirit to doe lawfully and holily, that is to say, by good meanes and for a good end, that whereunto they are inclined by nature.
Neither hath God, the author of nature, abolished that natural instinct in his Saints, but sanctified it, directing them by his word and by his Spirit to do lawfully and holily, that is to say, by good means and for a good end, that whereunto they Are inclined by nature.
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If they did otherwayes, might they not be iustly accused of tempting of the Lord their God, of preventing his providence, of seeking through vaine-glorie and ostentation to be Christs Martyrs,
If they did otherways, might they not be justly accused of tempting of the Lord their God, of preventing his providence, of seeking through vainglory and ostentation to be Christ Martyrs,
The rest of the Disciples which fled, and kept themselves quiet, shunned that mischiefe. For God blesseth rather a modest fleeing, than a presumptuous abode.
The rest of the Disciples which fled, and kept themselves quiet, shunned that mischief. For God Blesses rather a modest fleeing, than a presumptuous Abided.
and the Franciscane Friers write of Francis their Patron, that he went to Maiorka, Minorka, and other places occupied by the Maliumetanes, desirous to be killed for Christs sake:
and the Franciscan Friars write of Francis their Patron, that he went to Maiorka, Minorca, and other places occupied by the Maliumetanes, desirous to be killed for Christ sake:
Now what was that desire, but giddinesse, but rashnesse, but presumption and vaineglory? A wise and experimented Pilot will never runne his ship upon the shelves and rocks:
Now what was that desire, but giddiness, but rashness, but presumption and vainglory? A wise and experimented Pilot will never run his ship upon the shelves and Rocks:
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if the necessitie of his calling binde him to suffer for Christs sake, then he will shew that when he lurked, courage was not wanting to his warinesse,
if the necessity of his calling bind him to suffer for Christ sake, then he will show that when he lurked, courage was not wanting to his wariness,
but his warinesse ruled his courage, and commanded it to waite vpon the Lord. Hee which seeketh enemies wilfully and rashly, is a seditious and factious fellow:
but his wariness ruled his courage, and commanded it to wait upon the Lord. He which seeks enemies wilfully and rashly, is a seditious and factious fellow:
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yet notwithstanding we must not give any occasion to our enemies, to heape sin upon sin, by shedding of our innocent bloud, which we should doe if we prevented their malice, going to them when they seeke us not,
yet notwithstanding we must not give any occasion to our enemies, to heap since upon since, by shedding of our innocent blood, which we should do if we prevented their malice, going to them when they seek us not,
and so fall into the pit whereof he hath forewarned us, saying, Whosoever shall denie me before men, him will I also denie before my Father which is in heaven:
and so fallen into the pit whereof he hath forewarned us, saying, Whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven:
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Many which tarry at home, goe to the Masse, lest they should beare Christs crosse, and fall into that inconvenience whereof they will seeme to be affrighted for us:
Many which tarry At home, go to the Mass, lest they should bear Christ cross, and fallen into that inconvenience whereof they will seem to be affrighted for us:
But he that fleeth, leaving his goods and all that he hath among his enemies, forsaking his friends for Christs sake, seeking with a thousand incommodities, libertie of conscience among an unknowne people, hath a most heavy crosse upon his shoulders,
But he that fleeth, leaving his goods and all that he hath among his enemies, forsaking his Friends for Christ sake, seeking with a thousand incommodities, liberty of conscience among an unknown people, hath a most heavy cross upon his shoulders,
And therefore the ancient Church called such men Confessors, whereas the persecutors, and hypocrites, call them Denyers. If they were willing to deny, would they flee? would they leave their goods, forsake their friends, hazard their lives to deny? Wherefore flee they? because they shun all occasions whereby they may be compelled through the weakenesse of the flesh to denie Christ,
And Therefore the ancient Church called such men Confessors, whereas the persecutors, and Hypocrites, call them Denyers. If they were willing to deny, would they flee? would they leave their goods, forsake their Friends, hazard their lives to deny? Wherefore flee they? Because they shun all occasions whereby they may be compelled through the weakness of the Flesh to deny christ,
and seeke else-where, with losse of goods, danger of their lives, much griefe and anguish of minde, among men of an unknowne tongue, whose conditions, fashions, customes are contrarie unto theirs, libertie to confesse him;
and seek elsewhere, with loss of goods, danger of their lives, much grief and anguish of mind, among men of an unknown tongue, whose conditions, fashions, customs Are contrary unto theirs, liberty to confess him;
resolved not onely to flee, but also to die, rather then they should renounce that faith, that hope, that confidence which they have in Gods mercies, and in Christs merits.
resolved not only to flee, but also to die, rather then they should renounce that faith, that hope, that confidence which they have in God's Mercies, and in Christ merits.
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for because the people was to be led captive into Babylon, and to be inthralled there the space of threescore and ten yeeres, the Prophet sheweth them what they must doe then.
for Because the people was to be led captive into Babylon, and to be enthralled there the Molle of threescore and ten Years, the Prophet shows them what they must do then.
which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sonnes of men! Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence, from the pride of man:
which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the Sons of men! Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence, from the pride of man:
And therefore applying this to himselfe, he said, Hee that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty:
And Therefore applying this to himself, he said, He that dwells in the secret place of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty:
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These things were then spoken, but they belong to all ages, and are to us this day examples and instructions, to relye upon God in our tribulations with patience, and quietnesse of mind. XI.
These things were then spoken, but they belong to all ages, and Are to us this day Examples and instructions, to rely upon God in our tribulations with patience, and quietness of mind. XI.
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and asked, Who is he that saith, This is come to passe, and the Lord hath not commanded it? evill and good, proceedeth it not out of the mouth of the Lord? so must wee all thinke, so must we all speake.
and asked, Who is he that Says, This is come to pass, and the Lord hath not commanded it? evil and good, Proceedeth it not out of the Mouth of the Lord? so must we all think, so must we all speak.
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Are not, saith he, two sparrowes: sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your father? but the very haires of your head are all numbred.
are not, Says he, two sparrows: sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fallen on the ground without your father? but the very hairs of your head Are all numbered.
and commanded Peter, which drew the sword to defend him, to put up his sword into the sheath, with this reason, The cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drinke it? So he said to the Disciples going to Emmaus, Ought not Christ to have suffered these things,
and commanded Peter, which drew the sword to defend him, to put up his sword into the sheath, with this reason, The cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? So he said to the Disciples going to Emmaus, Ought not christ to have suffered these things,
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This was the shield wherwith that most worthy atchiever of the victories of God, that rare and wonderfull patterne of patience, extinguished all the fierie darts, which eyther by the losse of his goods,
This was the shield wherewith that most worthy atchiever of the victories of God, that rare and wonderful pattern of patience, extinguished all the fiery darts, which either by the loss of his goods,
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and we owe all submission, all obedience to his will. XII. Is he onely Almighty and all good? Is he not also All-wise? Doubtlesse he is Hath he not made light to shine out of darkenesse, benediction to spring out of malediction, life to rise out of death? He bridleth the unbridled affections of men, he setteth in order all their disordered actions:
and we owe all submission, all Obedience to his will. XII. Is he only Almighty and all good? Is he not also Alwise? Doubtless he is Hath he not made Light to shine out of darkness, benediction to spring out of malediction, life to rise out of death? He bridleth the unbridled affections of men, he sets in order all their disordered actions:
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how many divers intentions, how many disagreeing ends of these wicked men in the tormenting of one man? God the great and experimented Physician, maketh of all these sinnes a most excellent antidote against sinne;
how many diverse intentions, how many disagreeing ends of these wicked men in the tormenting of one man? God the great and experimented physician, makes of all these Sins a most excellent antidote against sin;
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of all these poisons, a soveraigne and singular medicine for the health of the soule. When the wicked persecute the Church, their mind is to destroy it for ever:
of all these poisons, a sovereign and singular medicine for the health of the soul. When the wicked persecute the Church, their mind is to destroy it for ever:
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Then our owne experience shall inforce us to confesse, that we know that all things worke together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.
Then our own experience shall enforce us to confess, that we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who Are called according to his purpose.
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he is goodnesse it selfe, and therefore he will throughly fulfill all his promises. For as the raine commeth downe, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither,
he is Goodness it self, and Therefore he will thoroughly fulfil all his promises. For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and returns not thither,
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it shall not returne unto me voyd, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. XIV. Wee have his promise in the second part of our text:
it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. XIV. we have his promise in the second part of our text:
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The promise is, that the vision, the prediction concerning the deliverance of the Church, hath 〈 ◊ 〉 appointed time; which being expired, God will fulfill it:
The promise is, that the vision, the prediction Concerning the deliverance of the Church, hath 〈 ◊ 〉 appointed time; which being expired, God will fulfil it:
but with everlasting kindnesse will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy redeemer. XV. Here then wee have solid comfort, and a soveraigne remedy against impatience in tribulation.
but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, Says the LORD thy redeemer. XV. Here then we have solid Comfort, and a sovereign remedy against impatience in tribulation.
and wee cry, as David often in the Psalmes, And thou Lord, how long? for one houre of affliction is more sensible unto us, than a yeare of prosperitie.
and we cry, as David often in the Psalms, And thou Lord, how long? for one hour of affliction is more sensible unto us, than a year of Prosperity.
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To the people of Israel in Egypt, four hundred years. To the lews in Babylon, seaventy years. To the woman diseased with the bloody issue, twelve yeares. To the impotent, whom the Lord cured at the poole of Ierusalem, thirty and eight yeares. To the woman delivered of her child to bee fed in the wildernesse, a time, and times,
To the people of Israel in Egypt, four hundred Years. To the lews in Babylon, seaventy Years. To the woman diseased with the bloody issue, twelve Years. To the impotent, whom the Lord cured At the pool of Ierusalem, thirty and eight Years. To the woman Delivered of her child to be fed in the Wilderness, a time, and times,
for if these blessed soules thought the time which was betweene their death, and this vision of Iohn, so long, that they cryed, How long O Lord? what wonder if men leading a most wearisome and tedious life under the crosse, cry to God as David did, Mine eyes faile for thy word, saying,
for if these blessed Souls Thought the time which was between their death, and this vision of John, so long, that they cried, How long Oh Lord? what wonder if men leading a most wearisome and tedious life under the cross, cry to God as David did, Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying,
The comfort to them all is this, that their affliction, which to them is too too long, is but a moment, not onely in respect of God, with whom one day is as a thousand yeares,
The Comfort to them all is this, that their affliction, which to them is too too long, is but a moment, not only in respect of God, with whom one day is as a thousand Years,
For I reckon, saith the Apostle, that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to bee compared with the glory which shall bee revealed in us;
For I reckon, Says the Apostle, that the sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us;
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a farre more exceeding and eternall weight of glory, even so farre as it subdueth our pride, mortifieth our lusts,
For our Light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory, even so Far as it subdueth our pride, mortifieth our Lustiest,
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What then shall we doe, till the Lord come and deliver us? what, but waite upon the Lords pleasure? The lewes knew by revelation from God, the time of their bondage in Egypt, and captivitie in Babylon;
What then shall we do, till the Lord come and deliver us? what, but wait upon the lords pleasure? The lewes knew by Revelation from God, the time of their bondage in Egypt, and captivity in Babylon;
assured, that howsoever it seeme, that heaven and earth conspire against us, and that wee are brought to the pinch, he shall put a new song in our mouthes,
assured, that howsoever it seem, that heaven and earth conspire against us, and that we Are brought to the pinch, he shall put a new song in our mouths,
The Lord in his great mercies give us this patient hope and assurance, for Christ Iesus his deare sons sake, who with him and the holy Ghost, liveth and raigneth God blessed for evermore. Amen.
The Lord in his great Mercies give us this patient hope and assurance, for christ Iesus his deer Sons sake, who with him and the holy Ghost, lives and Reigneth God blessed for evermore. Amen.
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SERM. IX. Of Gods Iudgements upon Persecuters, and of the last deliverance of the Church. ESAIAH XXVI. 21. For behold the LORD commeth out of his place, to visite the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity:
SERMON. IX. Of God's Judgments upon Persecuters, and of the last deliverance of the Church. ISAIAH XXVI. 21. For behold the LORD comes out of his place, to visit the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity:
17. As likewise unconceiveable paine of sense, 18. Which is universall, 19. And everlasting. 20. Persecuters, above all others, shall be tortured there with most exquisite torments.
17. As likewise unconceivable pain of sense, 18. Which is universal, 19. And everlasting. 20. Persecuters, above all Others, shall be tortured there with most exquisite torments.
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1. AS the words of this text are from God the last, so should they bee in your hearts a most powerfull motive to a patient tarrying for the blessed time, which the wisedome of the Lord hath appointed for the glorious and finall reliefe of his Church from all misery.
1. AS the words of this text Are from God the last, so should they be in your hearts a most powerful motive to a patient tarrying for the blessed time, which the Wisdom of the Lord hath appointed for the glorious and final relief of his Church from all misery.
In a moment also shall come the destruction of those that persecute her, who in their greatest prosperity are like beasts fatted, and crowned with garlands for the day of the Lords sacrifice:
In a moment also shall come the destruction of those that persecute her, who in their greatest Prosperity Are like beasts fatted, and crowned with garlands for the day of the lords sacrifice:
O open the eyes of your minde, ô bid your faith rise from her sleepe to behold, in the immutable truth of the Lords threats, in the inevitable power of his iustice, in the innumerable iudgements which he hath already dispatched against wicked oppressors, in his more than motherly love to his deare ones;
Oh open the eyes of your mind, o bid your faith rise from her sleep to behold, in the immutable truth of the lords Treats, in the inevitable power of his Justice, in the innumerable Judgments which he hath already dispatched against wicked Oppressors's, in his more than motherly love to his deer ones;
Behold be commeth; he is already on his iourney. III. From whence commeth he? Out of his place. O Lord, Art thou so in one place, that thou art not at the same time in all places? O infinite Maiestie, thou canst be every where at one time:
Behold be comes; he is already on his journey. III. From whence comes he? Out of his place. Oh Lord, Art thou so in one place, that thou art not At the same time in all places? O infinite Majesty, thou Canst be every where At one time:
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And tell us, how thou who hast the heaven for thy throne, and the earth for thy footstoole, thou who sayest of thy selfe, Doe I not fill the heaven and the earth? O most wonderfull God, teach us how thou commest and goest? Dost thou not speake so, not of thy nature,
And tell us, how thou who haste the heaven for thy throne, and the earth for thy footstool, thou who Sayest of thy self, Do I not fill the heaven and the earth? Oh most wonderful God, teach us how thou Comest and goest? Dost thou not speak so, not of thy nature,
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For this cause God saith, that seeing they thinke and speake so, he will come out of his place to visit, i.e. to punish the Inhabitants of the earth for their iniquitie:
For this cause God Says, that seeing they think and speak so, he will come out of his place to visit, i.e. to Punish the Inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity:
Even as it is said, when the Giants were building the Towre of Babel, that the LORD came downe to see the City and the Towre, which the children of men builded, and said, Goe to, let us goe downe, and there confound their language:
Even as it is said, when the Giants were building the Tower of Babel, that the LORD Come down to see the city and the Tower, which the children of men built, and said, Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language:
As likewise when his time was come to take vengeance of Pharao, and deliver his people, he said to Moses, I have surely seene the affliction of my people which are in Egypt,
As likewise when his time was come to take vengeance of Pharaoh, and deliver his people, he said to Moses, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which Are in Egypt,
When he withdraweth his care from his children, and suffereth his enemies to afflict them, he saith in Hosea, I will goe, and returne to my place, till they acknowledge their offence.
When he withdraweth his care from his children, and suffers his enemies to afflict them, he Says in Hosea, I will go, and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence.
And therefore his visitations are taken in the Scriptures, sometimes for his mercies, sometimes for his iudgements. And it is said that he visiteth us, either when he giveth us conspicuous testimonies of his favour,
And Therefore his visitations Are taken in the Scriptures, sometime for his Mercies, sometime for his Judgments. And it is said that he Visiteth us, either when he gives us conspicuous testimonies of his favour,
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Because he fulfilled his promise, and gave a Sonne to Sarah, the Scripture saith, that he visited Sarah. In the same sense, Ioseph said to his brethren, God will surely visite you. i.e. deliver you.
Because he fulfilled his promise, and gave a Son to Sarah, the Scripture Says, that he visited Sarah. In the same sense, Ioseph said to his brothers, God will surely visit you. i.e. deliver you.
as he said to David, If they breake my statutes, and keepe not my commandements: then will I visite their transgression with the rod, and their imquitie with stripes:
as he said to David, If they break my statutes, and keep not my Commandments: then will I visit their Transgression with the rod, and their imquitie with stripes:
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So we walke apace, and goe still forward, till we come to the heavenly Mannor, whereof the Apostle saith, that there remaineth a rest to the people of God.
So we walk apace, and go still forward, till we come to the heavenly Manor, whereof the Apostle Says, that there remains a rest to the people of God.
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The wicked may see that which we beleeve, and daily experience teacheth them to say with the women of Tekoah, We must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up againe.
The wicked may see that which we believe, and daily experience Teaches them to say with the women of Tekoah, We must needs die, and Are as water spilled on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again.
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and their dwelling places to all generations: They call their lands after their owne Names. Therefore seeing they have nothing before their eyes, no end of their thoughts and actions,
and their Dwelling places to all generations: They call their Lands After their own Names. Therefore seeing they have nothing before their eyes, no end of their thoughts and actions,
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and if ye desire a specification of the kind of this sin, God in the text calleth it blood, or according to the Hebrew word, bloods: for by that word God signifieth the extreame and unquenchable thirst of bloud, wherewith these murtherers were so dry, that when they had shed it all, they would have gladly shed more,
and if you desire a specification of the kind of this since, God in the text calls it blood, or according to the Hebrew word, bloods: for by that word God signifies the extreme and unquenchable thirst of blood, wherewith these murderers were so dry, that when they had shed it all, they would have gladly shed more,
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They kill, because they take pleasure in killing, like unto the Tyrant Caligula, who wished that the people of Rome had all one necke, that at one blow he might cut it off. VII. O Tyrants, O bloud-thirstie butchers!
They kill, Because they take pleasure in killing, like unto the Tyrant Caligula, who wished that the people of Rome had all one neck, that At one blow he might Cut it off. VII. O Tyrants, Oh bloodthirsty butchers!
Loe, here is the innocent blood which thy enemies have shed: Loe, here are the bodies of thy beloved servants, whom these Massacrers have slaine: Hell is naked before him: and destruction hath no covering.
Lo, Here is the innocent blood which thy enemies have shed: Lo, Here Are the bodies of thy Beloved Servants, whom these Massacrers have slain: Hell is naked before him: and destruction hath no covering.
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How much more will he require the life of his deare servants at the hands of their murtherers? Hee hath ordeined before the law of a most just and inexorable law, that who so sheddeth mans blood, by man his blood shall bee sbed: whereof he rendreth two reasons;
How much more will he require the life of his deer Servants At the hands of their murderers? He hath ordained before the law of a most just and inexorable law, that who so sheds men blood, by man his blood shall be sbed: whereof he rendereth two Reasons;
The strength of Israel will not lie, nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. Therefore it must be so. He is justice it selfe; therefore it shall be so.
The strength of Israel will not lie, nor Repent: for he is not a man, that he should Repent. Therefore it must be so. He is Justice it self; Therefore it shall be so.
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This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousnesse of me, saith the Lord. IX. The Church is an Anvile which hath broken in peeces many hammers:
This is the heritage of the Servants of the Lord, and their righteousness of me, Says the Lord. IX. The Church is an Anvil which hath broken in Pieces many hammers:
Where are now the foure Monarchies which persecuted the Church? Hath not the stone cut out of the mountaine without hands, hath not the Church of Christ, the Church which is come downe from Gods holy mountaine,
Where Are now the foure Monarchies which persecuted the Church? Hath not the stone Cut out of the mountain without hands, hath not the Church of christ, the Church which is come down from God's holy mountain,
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even from heaven, the Church which is not the work of any man, but of God, the Church which is but like a little stone in the eyes of the world, hath not this little stone broken them all to peeces,
even from heaven, the Church which is not the work of any man, but of God, the Church which is but like a little stone in the eyes of the world, hath not this little stone broken them all to Pieces,
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God said to mount Seir, to the people of Edom, the children of Esau, Because thou hast had a perpetuall hatred, and hast shed the blood of the children of Israel by the force of the sword, in the time of their calamity, in the time that their iniquity had an end:
God said to mount Seir, to the people of Edom, the children of Esau, Because thou hast had a perpetual hatred, and haste shed the blood of the children of Israel by the force of the sword, in the time of their calamity, in the time that their iniquity had an end:
Have any of the Massacrers of our fathers prospered? How many wonderfull judgements of God, upon them and their children, might I relate unto you, if time could permit.
Have any of the Massacrers of our Father's prospered? How many wonderful Judgments of God, upon them and their children, might I relate unto you, if time could permit.
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The gaggers have beene gagged, and strangled with wormes bursting out of their stinking throates: those which imbrued their hands with innocent blood, have swumme in their owne blood;
The gaggers have been gagged, and strangled with worms bursting out of their stinking throats: those which imbrued their hands with innocent blood, have swum in their own blood;
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All the workers of iniquity shall be scattered, but my horne shalt thou exalt like the horne of the Vnicorne. &c. X. The author of the booke of Wisedome, saith, that sharpe iudgement shall be to them that be in high places:
All the workers of iniquity shall be scattered, but my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of the Unicorn. etc. X. The author of the book of Wisdom, Says, that sharp judgement shall be to them that be in high places:
and venemous persecuters of his Church. Consider and see how he punished them. Senacharib was slaine by his owne sonnes in the house of Nisroch his God:
and venomous persecuters of his Church. Consider and see how he punished them. Senacharib was slain by his own Sons in the house of Nisroch his God:
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And after his death, the Egyptians whom he had oppressed, erected unto him an image of stone, with this inscription, Whosoever looketh upon me, let him feare God.
And After his death, the egyptians whom he had oppressed, erected unto him an image of stone, with this inscription, Whosoever looks upon me, let him Fear God.
Antiochus Epiphanes, famous for his most unnaturall and barbarous cruelty against the Church of the Iewes, was smitten with the incurable and remedilesse sicknesse of wormes and lice, which rising up out of his bowells and all the parts of his body, consumed his flesh with many and strange torments,
Antiochus Epiphanes, famous for his most unnatural and barbarous cruelty against the Church of the Iewes, was smitten with the incurable and remediless sickness of worms and lice, which rising up out of his bowels and all the parts of his body, consumed his Flesh with many and strange torments,
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Thus dying a most miserable death, hee left his Realme to his children, amongst whom God sent the Spirit of division and discord, which left them never in peace till they were consumed one by another. XI. Herodées, murtherer of the children of Bethelem, through the righteous judgement of God, became parricide of his owne children;
Thus dying a most miserable death, he left his Realm to his children, among whom God sent the Spirit of division and discord, which left them never in peace till they were consumed one by Another. XI. Herodées, murderer of the children of bethlehem, through the righteous judgement of God, became Parricide of his own children;
and all disfigured with the dropsie and scurfe wherwith his whole body was spread over, was gnawen by swarmes of lice and worms, which bursting forth out of those parts of his body, which naturall shame commanded him to hide,
and all disfigured with the dropsy and scurf wherewith his Whole body was spread over, was gnawen by swarms of lice and worms, which bursting forth out of those parts of his body, which natural shame commanded him to hide,
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Herodés Antypas, who beheaded Iohn Baptist, was relegated to Lion with his incestuous wife Herodias, and ended there his wicked life, by a wretched and miserable death.
Herodés Antipas, who beheaded John Baptist, was relegated to lion with his incestuous wife Herodias, and ended there his wicked life, by a wretched and miserable death.
Pontius Pilat, who condemned Christ to dye, was overwhelmed with so many miseries, that to be delivered of them all at once, he followed the example of Iudas, and killed himselfe.
Pontius Pilat, who condemned christ to die, was overwhelmed with so many misery's, that to be Delivered of them all At once, he followed the Exampl of Iudas, and killed himself.
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Herodés Agrippa, after he had for a while persecuted the Christians, killed Iames, imprisoned Peter, taking to himselfe the honour due to God, was stricken by an Angell, and was eaten of wormes;
Herodés Agrippa, After he had for a while persecuted the Christians, killed James, imprisoned Peter, taking to himself the honour due to God, was stricken by an Angel, and was eaten of worms;
Nero the first persecuter of Christians among the Gentiles, after that he had set Rome on fire, put his wise and learned master to death, rifled his mothers entrails to see where he lay when he was in her wombe, taking life from her that gave him life;
Nero the First Persecutor of Christians among the Gentiles, After that he had Set Room on fire, put his wise and learned master to death, rifled his mother's entrails to see where he lay when he was in her womb, taking life from her that gave him life;
and filled the whole Empire with orbity, desolation, and mourning, having no friend but murther and crueltie, finding no foe that would kill him, thrust himselfe thorow with his owne sword,
and filled the Whole Empire with orbity, desolation, and mourning, having no friend but murder and cruelty, finding no foe that would kill him, thrust himself thorough with his own sword,
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Domitian, who worshipped no other God but himselfe, who erected Temples and Altars to his own mortall deitie, who constrained his people to call him the Lord our God, and persecuted the Christians,
Domitian, who worshipped no other God but himself, who erected Temples and Altars to his own Mortal deity, who constrained his people to call him the Lord our God, and persecuted the Christians,
I should be too tedious, if I should relate to you the tragical deaths of Adriā, of Severus, of Decius, of Valerian, of Dioclesian, of Maximinian, of Maxentius, of Maximin, of Iulian the Apostate, of Valens Arrian hereticke, who were prodigious examples of Gods vēgeance against persecuters.
I should be too tedious, if I should relate to you the tragical death's of Adriā, of Severus, of Decius, of Valerian, of Diocletian, of Maximinian, of Maxentius, of Maximin, of Iulian the Apostate, of Valens Arrian heretic, who were prodigious Examples of God's vengeance against persecuters.
Which of you hath not heard or read the strange deaths of Kings and Princes, who by murthering of our fathers, sought to murther, once againe, Christ in the cradle,
Which of you hath not herd or read the strange death's of Kings and Princes, who by murdering of our Father's, sought to murder, once again, christ in the cradle,
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and to give life to the beast which had beene wounded to death? In them all was, in all them that follow their bloody foot-steps, shall be fulfilled that which is written in the Psalmes, Thine hand, O Lord, shall find out all thine enemies, thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
and to give life to the beast which had been wounded to death? In them all was, in all them that follow their bloody footsteps, shall be fulfilled that which is written in the Psalms, Thine hand, Oh Lord, shall find out all thine enemies, thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
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Have wee not heard it? Our owne eyes, have they not seene it? XII. The best of us all is like unto Asaph, we are envious at the foolish, our steps slip when we see the prosperitie of the wicked:
Have we not herd it? Our own eyes, have they not seen it? XII. The best of us all is like unto Asaph, we Are envious At the foolish, our steps slip when we see the Prosperity of the wicked:
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Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain•• violence covereth them as a garment: their eyes stand out with fatnesse, they have more than heart could wish.
Therefore pride Compasseth them about as a chain•• violence Covereth them as a garment: their eyes stand out with fatness, they have more than heart could wish.
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They are corrupt, and speake wickedly concerning oppression; they speake loftily: they set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
They Are corrupt, and speak wickedly Concerning oppression; they speak loftily: they Set their Mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walks through the earth.
When we iudge, when we speake so, are we not foolish and ignorant, like unto little children? are wee not as beasts before our God? If any man have a deadly wound,
When we judge, when we speak so, Are we not foolish and ignorant, like unto little children? Are we not as beasts before our God? If any man have a deadly wound,
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But hee who covereth his face with fatnesse, who spendeth his dayes in mirth, and feeleth not the smart of the Lords rod, is so much more miserable than the sicke man, who being swolne up and defaced with the dropsie, liveth in the Tavernes,
But he who Covereth his face with fatness, who spendeth his days in mirth, and feeleth not the smart of the lords rod, is so much more miserable than the sick man, who being swollen up and defaced with the dropsy, lives in the Taverns,
and their bones moistened with marrow? What although they dye in their full strength, and after the long dayes of a joyfull life, being wholly at ease and quiet, in a moment they goe downe to the grave, without the least pricking of griefe, without any feeling of the smart of death;
and their bones moistened with marrow? What although they die in their full strength, and After the long days of a joyful life, being wholly At ease and quiet, in a moment they go down to the grave, without the least pricking of grief, without any feeling of the smart of death;
which may happen to some few in this world? Shall they also escape the dint of the wrath and vengeance of the great and righteous Iudge in the world to come? When God, through a most wonderfull patience,
which may happen to Some few in this world? Shall they also escape the dint of the wrath and vengeance of the great and righteous Judge in the world to come? When God, through a most wonderful patience,
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and long suffering, hath given unto them many yeeres to repent, as he gave to the men of the first world in the dayes of Noah, an hundred and twenty yeares to amend their lives;
and long suffering, hath given unto them many Years to Repent, as he gave to the men of the First world in the days of Noah, an hundred and twenty Years to amend their lives;
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and they spend them all in riot, in licentiousnesse, in persecuting of his Church, in presumptuous sinnes against his Majestie, selling themselves to worke wickednesse in his sight, as Ahab did;
and they spend them all in riot, in licentiousness, in persecuting of his Church, in presumptuous Sins against his Majesty, selling themselves to work wickedness in his sighed, as Ahab did;
that whatsoever was spoken of old amongst the Gentiles, is written in the Scriptures, is beleeved in the Church, of divels, of hell, of everlasting torments, is but a bug-beare or scare-crow, to feare superstitious folkes, and hold them in awe.
that whatsoever was spoken of old among the Gentiles, is written in the Scriptures, is believed in the Church, of Devils, of hell, of everlasting torments, is but a bugbear or scarecrow, to Fear superstitious folks, and hold them in awe.
But they strive unprofitably against the streame of their owne consciences, which with a roaring voice doth summon them day and night to appeare before the judgement seat of the inexorable and Almighty Iudge.
But they strive unprofitably against the stream of their own Consciences, which with a roaring voice does summon them day and night to appear before the judgement seat of the inexorable and Almighty Judge.
And even then when they preach to men that hell is a fable, they finde a most direfull hell within themselves, burning up the most secret bowells of their wretched soules.
And even then when they preach to men that hell is a fable, they find a most direful hell within themselves, burning up the most secret bowels of their wretched Souls.
What were the monstrous dreames of Nero? What the hideous and most ugly ghosts of those whom he had slaine, which he saw a little before his death, bounding out of the earth,
What were the monstrous dreams of Nero? What the hideous and most ugly Ghosts of those whom he had slain, which he saw a little before his death, bounding out of the earth,
and leaping to his throat, but a warning to appeare the next day in judgement to give an account of so much Christian and innocent blood, which he had most wickedly shed? If there bee no judgement after this life, from whence came it, that Theodoricke king of the Gothes, Protector of the wicked heresie of the Arrians,
and leaping to his throat, but a warning to appear the next day in judgement to give an account of so much Christian and innocent blood, which he had most wickedly shed? If there be no judgement After this life, from whence Come it, that Theodoric King of the Goths, Protector of the wicked heresy of the Arians,
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after hee had put to death the 2. worthy Senators of Rome, Symmachus & Boetius, because they maintained the true faith, could not looke upon the head of a great fish that was set upon his table, crying that it was the head of Symmachus, which with most horrible yawning,
After he had put to death the 2. worthy Senators of Rome, Symmachus & Boethius, Because they maintained the true faith, could not look upon the head of a great Fish that was Set upon his table, crying that it was the head of Symmachus, which with most horrible yawning,
for the horrible sight of great multitudes of ugly Ravens, hovering about the Louure; and voyces which cryed incessantly in their eares, Murther, murther, murther:
for the horrible sighed of great Multitudes of ugly Ravens, hovering about the Louure; and voices which cried incessantly in their ears, Murder, murder, murder:
'Tis a truth not onely ascertained by bookes, but also averred by dayly experience in all nations, That if a murtherer come in sight of the person whom hee hath slain, the Coarse,
It's a truth not only ascertained by books, but also averred by daily experience in all Nations, That if a murderer come in sighed of the person whom he hath slave, the Coarse,
What is that bleeding, but a testimony, that, if men will not, There is a God that iudgeth in the earth, and in his owne time will be avenged of all murtherers,
What is that bleeding, but a testimony, that, if men will not, There is a God that Judgeth in the earth, and in his own time will be avenged of all murderers,
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namely of them who lay violent hands upon his deare ones? Therefore when the soules under the Altar, cryed for vengeance against the persecuters, who had stained their hands with their innocent blood, it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season,
namely of them who lay violent hands upon his deer ones? Therefore when the Souls under the Altar, cried for vengeance against the persecuters, who had stained their hands with their innocent blood, it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season,
even the last and great day of this decaying world, When the Lord Iesus shall be revealed from heaven, with the Angels of his power, in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God,
even the last and great day of this decaying world, When the Lord Iesus shall be revealed from heaven, with the Angels of his power, in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God,
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and to bee admired in all that beleeve in that day. XV. Day, which is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distresse, a day of vastnesse and desolation, a day of darknes and gloominesse, a day of clouds and thicke darkenesse:
and to be admired in all that believe in that day. XV. Day, which is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of vastness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of Clouds and thick darkness:
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A night, because of the place, of the extreamity, of the universalitie, of the eternity, of the effects of the paine whereunto they shall bee condemned by this thundering voice,
A night, Because of the place, of the extremity, of the universality, of the eternity, of the effects of the pain whereunto they shall be condemned by this thundering voice,
And therefore what will not a man suffer, rather than to goe to prison? he will flee, he will give all that he hath, hee will runne to his friends, and cry for succour.
And Therefore what will not a man suffer, rather than to go to prison? he will flee, he will give all that he hath, he will run to his Friends, and cry for succour.
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S. Augustine saith, that in his time they would flee to the Church, runne to the Bishop, fall downe, lye wallowing at his feete, cry with a pale countenance, with a trembling voice, My Lord, I am troubled:
S. Augustine Says, that in his time they would flee to the Church, run to the Bishop, fallen down, lie wallowing At his feet, cry with a pale countenance, with a trembling voice, My Lord, I am troubled:
how shall they cry and teare their soules, when they shall bee violently throwne downe into the deepe and bottomlesse pit; which when it hath received impenitent sinners, shall be, saith S. Augustine, shut upward, and open downeward:
how shall they cry and tear their Souls, when they shall be violently thrown down into the deep and bottomless pit; which when it hath received impenitent Sinners, shall be, Says S. Augustine, shut upward, and open downward:
where the deeper they shall sinke, the more shall it inlargeit selfe, that they may never find an end of sinking? The divells themselves are afraid to go there:
where the Deeper they shall sink, the more shall it inlargeit self, that they may never find an end of sinking? The Devils themselves Are afraid to go there:
If God shall not know them, to aide them, shall any of his creatures know them? If the Sunne of righteousnesse, who hath healing in his wings, shall refuse to embright them with the least glance of the beames of his glorious face, shall he suffer the light of this visible sun, moone,
If God shall not know them, to aid them, shall any of his creatures know them? If the Sun of righteousness, who hath healing in his wings, shall refuse to embright them with the least glance of the beams of his glorious face, shall he suffer the Light of this visible sun, moon,
and starres, to shine upon them? If he, who is called the God of consolation, shall forsake them, shall the blessed Angels, shall the holy men of God be more mercifull than their maker, who is mercy it selfe? Shall any of the creatures which are in heaven above,
and Stars, to shine upon them? If he, who is called the God of consolation, shall forsake them, shall the blessed Angels, shall the holy men of God be more merciful than their maker, who is mercy it self? Shall any of the creatures which Are in heaven above,
or in the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth, come and comfort them? As when the woman in the fearefull famine of Samaria, cryed to the King, Helpe my Lord, O King:
or in the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth, come and Comfort them? As when the woman in the fearful famine of Samaria, cried to the King, Help my Lord, Oh King:
Yea, the Lord himselfe teacheth us in the parable of the rich glutton, that if they should aske but one drop of water to coole their tongue, it shall not be given unto them.
Yea, the Lord himself Teaches us in the parable of the rich glutton, that if they should ask but one drop of water to cool their tongue, it shall not be given unto them.
Consider, I pray you, saith S. Augustine, if a man were cast out of the congregation of this Church for some crime, with how great forrow, with how many agonies would his soule be vexed,
Consider, I pray you, Says S. Augustine, if a man were cast out of the congregation of this Church for Some crime, with how great forrow, with how many agonies would his soul be vexed,
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though out of the Church he may eate, drinke, converse with men, and have some hope to be received into it again? Surely, this pain seem'd so heavy to Cain, the first murtherer of Gods Saints, that he cryed through despaire,
though out of the Church he may eat, drink, converse with men, and have Some hope to be received into it again? Surely, this pain seemed so heavy to Cain, the First murderer of God's Saints, that he cried through despair,
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Oh then how many terrours, how great anguish of mind shall wring and wrest the spirits of those, who for their crimes shall bee excommunicated for ever, from the glorious Church which is in heaven, from the innumerable company of Angels, from the congregation of all the Saints,
O then how many terrors, how great anguish of mind shall wring and wrest the spirits of those, who for their crimes shall be excommunicated for ever, from the glorious Church which is in heaven, from the innumerable company of Angels, from the congregation of all the Saints,
and from all the unspeakeable joyes of the heavenly Ierusalem? Divines call this punishment Poena damni, The paine of losse or dammage, and say, that it is but the first part of the unconceiveable torments which are prepared for the divells,
and from all the unspeakable Joys of the heavenly Ierusalem? Divines call this punishment Poena damn, The pain of loss or damage, and say, that it is but the First part of the unconceivable torments which Are prepared for the Devils,
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and not feele the redoubled blowes of the heavy sword of his indignation? When the king Ahasuerus in his wrath turned his backe to Haman, the Kings servants covered Hamans face,
and not feel the redoubled blows of the heavy sword of his Indignation? When the King Ahasuerus in his wrath turned his back to Haman, the Kings Servants covered Hamans face,
So when God shall withdraw the light of his face from these thrice unhappy bodies, the divells, who are the executioners of his high justice, shall bind them hands and feete,
So when God shall withdraw the Light of his face from these thrice unhappy bodies, the Devils, who Are the executioners of his high Justice, shall bind them hands and feet,
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by reason of which sounding, the place was called Tophet, and because it was in a valley belonging to Hinnom; it was called Gehinnom, or Gehenna, i. the valley of Hinnom ▪ a name most usuall amongst the Iewes in Christs dayes,
by reason of which sounding, the place was called Tophet, and Because it was in a valley belonging to Hinnom; it was called Gehenna, or Gehenna, i. the valley of Hinnom ▪ a name most usual among the Iewes in Christ days,
for, like unto fishprickt with the Anglers hooke, the more they wrench and wriggle to escape, faster and faster are they intangled, and sinke deeper into the burning lake of death and damnation.
for, like unto fishprickt with the Anglers hook, the more they wrench and wriggle to escape, faster and faster Are they entangled, and sink Deeper into the burning lake of death and damnation.
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and the stoutest heart to melt as waxe against the fire? and yet all these are but shadowes and counterfeits of the extreamity of paine, wherewith the damned are racked in hell. If Nebuchadnezzars hot glowing furnaces:
and the Stoutest heart to melt as wax against the fire? and yet all these Are but shadows and counterfeits of the extremity of pain, wherewith the damned Are racked in hell. If Nebuchadnezar's hight glowing furnaces:
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What the palat shall taste, what the nostrils shal smell, what the hands shall catch hold of, what the other parts of the body shall suffer in that dark dungeon of Gods wrath, I know not:
What the palate shall taste, what the nostrils shall smell, what the hands shall catch hold of, what the other parts of the body shall suffer in that dark dungeon of God's wrath, I know not:
This I know, that as eye hath not seene, nor eare heard, neither have entred into into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him, in the kingdome of light, with his owne selfe:
This I know, that as eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither have entered into into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him, in the Kingdom of Light, with his own self:
so no tongue can utter, yea no heart can imagine the manifold and bitter plagues which the justice of God hath reserved for them that hate him, in the kingdome of darkenesse, with the King of terrors. XIX. Happy would they thinke themselves, if after many myriades of yeares they might hope for some reliefe:
so no tongue can utter, yea no heart can imagine the manifold and bitter plagues which the Justice of God hath reserved for them that hate him, in the Kingdom of darkness, with the King of terrors. XIX. Happy would they think themselves, if After many Myriads of Years they might hope for Some relief:
but to fill up the unmeasurable measure of their miseries, they know that God hath called the fire wherein they burne, everlasting; the death whereunto they are condemned, everlasting destruction, and qualifieth with the same title the worme, which gnaweth their neverdying conscience, saying, that it dyeth not. They know that the entrance into hell is large and easie, but the regresse impossible.
but to fill up the unmeasurable measure of their misery's, they know that God hath called the fire wherein they burn, everlasting; the death whereunto they Are condemned, everlasting destruction, and Qualifieth with the same title the worm, which gnaweth their neverdying conscience, saying, that it Dies not. They know that the Entrance into hell is large and easy, but the regress impossible.
an endlesse end, everlasting darkenesse in the middest of an ay-burning fire, poyson of dragons, cruell venime of aspes, bitternesse it selfe, to eate and to drinke in the blackenesse of an eternall night;
an endless end, everlasting darkness in the midst of an ay-burning fire, poison of dragons, cruel venom of asps, bitterness it self, to eat and to drink in the blackness of an Eternal night;
whereupon the cloud of Gods curse, and the shadow of death shall dwell for ever, and the light of comfort shall never shine. XX. This is the share allotted to all them that feare not God;
whereupon the cloud of God's curse, and the shadow of death shall dwell for ever, and the Light of Comfort shall never shine. XX. This is the share allotted to all them that Fear not God;
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to the unprofitable servant, to him who goeth to the marriage-feast without a wedding garment. O then two and threefold more shall bee children of hell, all those which throw the crummes of bread out of Lazarus mouth, which are never weary of ill doing, which have all their garments stained with the blood of Gods servants.
to the unprofitable servant, to him who Goes to the Marriage-feast without a wedding garment. Oh then two and threefold more shall be children of hell, all those which throw the crumbs of bred out of Lazarus Mouth, which Are never weary of ill doing, which have all their garments stained with the blood of God's Servants.
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and refuse to heare the word? Oh then how intolearble shall be then the plagues of God upon the Neroes, Dioclesians, & all the persecuters of the Gospell? The Lord tryeth the righteous:
and refuse to hear the word? O then how intolearble shall be then the plagues of God upon the Neros, Diocletians, & all the persecuters of the Gospel? The Lord trieth the righteous:
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then nothing shall be heard and seene amongst them but weeping and gnashing of teeth, but crying to mountaines and rockes to fall upon them, and to death to come and kill them, when death shall flee from them.
then nothing shall be herd and seen among them but weeping and gnashing of teeth, but crying to Mountains and Rocks to fallen upon them, and to death to come and kill them, when death shall flee from them.
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and evermore sustaine what they would not. XXI. Adde unto all those punishments one, which shall bee to all the persecuters of the Church a deadly wound ever bleeding:
and evermore sustain what they would not. XXI. Add unto all those punishments one, which shall be to all the persecuters of the Church a deadly wound ever bleeding:
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& the Martyrs whom these murtherers have slain shall arise, and bee received into eternall glory in the presence of their enemies, with this welcome from the eternall Iudge, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherite the kingdome prepared for you from the foundation of the world. O most wonderfull inheritance!
& the Martyrs whom these murderers have slave shall arise, and be received into Eternal glory in the presence of their enemies, with this welcome from the Eternal Judge, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the world. O most wonderful inheritance!
It is a kingdome, wherein our darkenesse shall bee converted into light, our sorrow into ioy, our trouble into peace, our weaknesse into strength, our dishonour into honour, our ignominie into glory, our misery into happinesse, our death into life, our patient hope into the reall enioying of all good, our prayers into thanks-giving.
It is a Kingdom, wherein our darkness shall be converted into Light, our sorrow into joy, our trouble into peace, our weakness into strength, our dishonour into honour, our ignominy into glory, our misery into happiness, our death into life, our patient hope into the real enjoying of all good, our Prayers into thanksgiving.
where he himselfe, after a most wonderfull and glorious manner which cannot be imagined, shall be light in our eyes, melody in our eares, the wished and longed-for obiect of all our senses:
where he himself, After a most wonderful and glorious manner which cannot be imagined, shall be Light in our eyes, melody in our ears, the wished and longed-for Object of all our Senses:
wherein often Kings sonnes mount on the scaffold, disguised in poore mens rags; and beggers march with a stately pase, attired in sumptuous robes about their greasie bodies;
wherein often Kings Sons mount on the scaffold, disguised in poor men's rags; and beggars march with a stately pace, attired in sumptuous robes about their greasy bodies;
but when the curtaines are remooved, when the Tragedy is ended, and the Players are stript of their borrowed apparell, he that made so many vaine glorious shewes,
but when the curtains Are removed, when the Tragedy is ended, and the Players Are stripped of their borrowed apparel, he that made so many vain glorious shows,
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when they shall rise againe, stand upon their feet, and ascend up to heaven: when Iesus Christ shall come in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory:
when they shall rise again, stand upon their feet, and ascend up to heaven: when Iesus christ shall come in the Clouds of heaven with power and great glory:
when they which pierced him, shall see him, and by him shall be throwne downe into the rich Mine of eternall torments, to dye there unto life, and to live unto death world without:
when they which pierced him, shall see him, and by him shall be thrown down into the rich Mine of Eternal torments, to die there unto life, and to live unto death world without:
then, then all the Bulls of Bashan shall know, that al their life was but a ridiculous move-merry, their pleasures but a shew, their felicitie but the glympse of a shadow,
then, then all the Bulls of Bashan shall know, that all their life was but a ridiculous move-merry, their pleasures but a show, their felicity but the glimpse of a shadow,
& that those whom they had sometimes in derision, and who were in their mouthes a Proverb of reproach, are Gods beloved children, and his most precious jewells. XXIII.
& that those whom they had sometime in derision, and who were in their mouths a Proverb of reproach, Are God's Beloved children, and his most precious Jewels. XXIII.
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O then where are they that thinke to overthrow the Church? And when will they listen to this truth? Minde they to raine downe upon the Church a deluge of persecutions? Know they not, that she is the Lords Arke, which,
O then where Are they that think to overthrow the Church? And when will they listen to this truth? Mind they to rain down upon the Church a deluge of persecutions? Know they not, that she is the lords Ark, which,
Have they dismantled her populous townes, and laid her open to the violence of all her enemies? I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about,
Have they dismantled her populous Towns, and laid her open to the violence of all her enemies? I, Says the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about,
and of eternall oblivion? As the belly of the Whale was a safe habitation to Ionah: so the graves shall been most sure lodging and bed of rest to them, till he who spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Ionas upon the dry land, shall speake to the earth, to the sea, to the fire, to all the creatures that have the least bone of his faithfull servants committed unto them,
and of Eternal oblivion? As the belly of the Whale was a safe habitation to Jonah: so the graves shall been most sure lodging and Bed of rest to them, till he who spoke unto the Fish, and it vomited out Ionas upon the dry land, shall speak to the earth, to the sea, to the fire, to all the creatures that have the least bone of his faithful Servants committed unto them,
and shall remaine upon the earth, till her time be come to bee received into the glory of her spouse, where she is already in many thousands of her members, which now stand before the thrane, and before the Lamb, cloathed with white robes, and palmes in their hands. This is her hope;
and shall remain upon the earth, till her time be come to be received into the glory of her spouse, where she is already in many thousands of her members, which now stand before the thrane, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands. This is her hope;
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Let us all, dearely beloved, rest in this hope, and possesse our soules with patience, whereof we have a Gardian most excellent, most trustie, most sure,
Let us all, dearly Beloved, rest in this hope, and possess our Souls with patience, whereof we have a Guardian most excellent, most trusty, most sure,
And because he is faithfull in all his promises, and comforteth us in all our tribulations, let us looke with the eye of a stedfast faith for the sweet fruit of this bitter seed, for the eternitie of blessednesse, which is hid in the moment of our afflictions,
And Because he is faithful in all his promises, and comforts us in all our tribulations, let us look with the eye of a steadfast faith for the sweet fruit of this bitter seed, for the eternity of blessedness, which is hid in the moment of our afflictions,
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O let us this day groane within our selves most earnestly, and cry to heaven for the comming of the great day, wherein death and hell, and whosoever shall not be found written in the booke of life, shall be cast into the lake of fire, which is the second death, and we shall be caught up in the clouds to meete the Lord in the aire,
O let us this day groan within our selves most earnestly, and cry to heaven for the coming of the great day, wherein death and hell, and whosoever shall not be found written in the book of life, shall be cast into the lake of fire, which is the second death, and we shall be caught up in the Clouds to meet the Lord in the air,
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Aug. de Civit. Dei, lib. 19. cap. 26. Ipsa iustitia nostra, quāvis ve•a sit propter ve•i boni finem ad quam refectur, tamen tanta est in hac vitâ, ut potius peccatorum remis. sione constet, quàm perfectione virtutum.
Aug. de Civit Dei, lib. 19. cap. 26. Ipsa iustitia nostra, quāvis ve•a sit propter ve•i boni finem ad quam refectur, tamen tanta est in hac vitâ, ut potius peccatorum Remis. sion constet, quàm perfection Virtues.
Tertull, de Idolat. cap. 11. Quo ore Christianus thurarius si per Templa transibit, quo ore flumantes aras despuet, & exsufflabit, quibus ipse prospexit. Minut Felix. deos despuūt: ride•t sacra.
Tertul, de Idolatry. cap. 11. Quo over Christian thurarius si per Templa transibit, quo over flumantes aras despuet, & exsufflabit, quibus ipse prospexit. Minute Felix. Gods despuunt: ride•t sacra.
August. ad Volusian. Epist. 3. Novit ubique totus esse, & nullo contmeri loco. Novit venire, non recedendo ubi erat. Novit abire, non deserēdo quo venerat. Miratur hoc mens humaena, & quia non capit, fortasse non credit.
August. ad Volusian. Epistle 3. Novit ubique totus esse, & nullo contmeri loco. Novit venire, non recedendo ubi erat. Novit abire, non deserēdo quo venerat. Miratur hoc Mens humaena, & quia non Capital, Fortasse non credit.
