Ieremiahs teares, or A sermon preached in York-minster vpon Trinity Sunday, in the yeare of our Lord, 1604 when the sicknes was begunne in the cittie. By Thomas Pullein vicar of Pontefract, sometime chaplaine of New Colledge in Oxford.
Ornatissimis viris, omni doctrinarum genere imprimis conspicuis, D. Custodi, Socijs, caeterisque Alumnis Collegij Noui apud Oxonienses debita vnicuique obseruantia.
Ornatissimis Viris, omni Doctrinarum genere imprimis conspicuis, D. Custodi, Socijs, caeterisque Alumnis Collegij Noui apud Oxford Debita Everyone obseruantia.
DVodecim plus minus elapsum est annorum interualum (doctissimi viri, et fratres plurimum obseruandi) ex quo insignis vestrae domus, Capellanus, eforo Collegij vestri, in vineam Dominime contulerim.
DVodecim plus minus elapsum est Annorum interualum (doctissimi viri, et Brothers plurimum obseruandi) ex quo insignis Vestrae domus, Chaplain, eforo Collegij Yours, in vineam Dominime contulerim.
Hoc qualecun { que } opusculum, si quid inde sit emersurum boni, Ciuitas illa, in qua natus fuerim et educatus, cui labor etiam iste d•stinatus iampridem fuerat, optimo iure sibi vendicat:
Hoc qualecun { que } opusculum, si quid inde sit emersurum boni, Cities illa, in qua Born fuerim et educatus, cui labour etiam iste d•stinatus iampridem fuerat, optimo iure sibi vendicat:
Nullius autum rei magis sum cupidus, quam vt vos labores meos, siue hos, siue alios in posterum fortassis edendos, in vestram tutelam suscipere, quod recte dictum fuerit aequi consulere, si quid proficiendi studio deliquerim, indulgenter condonare velitis.
Nullius autumn rei magis sum cupidus, quam vt vos labores meos, siue hos, siue Alioth in posterum Fortassis edendos, in vestram tutelam suscipere, quod recte dictum fuerit Aequi Consult, si quid proficiendi study deliquerim, indulgenter condonare velitis.
Ieremiah 9. 1. Oh that mine head were full of Water, and mine eyes a fountaine of teares, that I might weepe day and night for the slaine of the daughter of my people.
Jeremiah 9. 1. O that mine head were full of Water, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people.
AS God hauing tyed Abrahams faith, and by tryall found it sincere, in walking obediently vnto his will, did plant his Church in Abrahams posterity, being holie branches of a holy tree:
AS God having tied Abrahams faith, and by trial found it sincere, in walking obediently unto his will, did plant his Church in Abrahams posterity, being holy branches of a holy tree:
Amongst these seruants of God, whom the Lord had indued with the spirite of Prophesie, some were employed specially among the Iewes, consisting of the Tribes of Iudah and Beniamin: some were sent to the ten Tribes of Israell, which being reuolted from the house of Dauid, were now become a seueral kingdome of themselues:
among these Servants of God, whom the Lord had endued with the Spirit of Prophesy, Some were employed specially among the Iewes, consisting of the Tribes of Iudah and Benjamin: Some were sent to the ten Tribes of Israel, which being revolted from the house of David, were now become a several Kingdom of themselves:
Whereof it is easie to gather, howe much a do the prophet had with the way-ward people, hauing no common rule to direct them, either for the worship of God,
Whereof it is easy to gather, how much a do the Prophet had with the wayward people, having no Common Rule to Direct them, either for the worship of God,
And after that, when the Booke of the Lawe was found, and publickly authorized by godly King Iosiah, the people for all that became not much more tractable,
And After that, when the Book of the Law was found, and publicly authorized by godly King Josiah, the people for all that became not much more tractable,
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And straunge it is to consider, what contradiction the holy prophet founde among that stif-necked people, who neither regarded the Lorde that sent him,
And strange it is to Consider, what contradiction the holy Prophet found among that Stiffnecked people, who neither regarded the Lord that sent him,
None of all these thinges could make their stonie harts to repent, but on the contrary, they raysed vp troubles and persecutions against the prophet, shutting him sundry times in prison,
None of all these things could make their stony hearts to Repent, but on the contrary, they raised up Troubles and persecutions against the Prophet, shutting him sundry times in prison,
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& sundry times seeking his life, they remoued him from one dungeon to another, where his feet stucke fast in the myre, in so much that he could not bee gotten out, till hee was drawne vp with ropes,
& sundry times seeking his life, they removed him from one dungeon to Another, where his feet stuck fast in the mire, in so much that he could not be got out, till he was drawn up with ropes,
And yet notwithstanding, he was not dismayd, but patiently endured al these afflictions, and hauing constantly continued in the faithfull discharge of his propheticall function,
And yet notwithstanding, he was not dismayed, but patiently endured all these afflictions, and having constantly continued in the faithful discharge of his prophetical function,
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for the space of more then 40. yeares together, at length (as it is recorded of him) he was stoned to death in Egypt, by those Iewes that wer fled thither for feare of the Chaldaeans.
for the Molle of more then 40. Years together, At length (as it is recorded of him) he was stoned to death in Egypt, by those Iewes that were fled thither for Fear of the Chaldaeans.
and both ayming at one marke, which was the repentance of the people, and theyr preseruation from destruction, depending vpon their repentance? Our prophet therefore,
and both aiming At one mark, which was the Repentance of the people, and their preservation from destruction, depending upon their Repentance? Our Prophet Therefore,
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they had so long despised mercy, that now vengeance was come, and therefore they were to looke for nothing but to feele the waight of Gods heauy indignation.
they had so long despised mercy, that now vengeance was come, and Therefore they were to look for nothing but to feel the weight of God's heavy Indignation.
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yet when they wil not be reformed, when they remaine impenitent & incorrigible, and do harden their harts against al these louing & gracious admonitions,
yet when they will not be reformed, when they remain impenitent & incorrigible, and do harden their hearts against all these loving & gracious admonitions,
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& thunder out the threatnings of Gods indignation against them? But what? did not Isay before him, denounce the iudgementes of God against the Iewes? Yes verily, but with this difference:
& thunder out the threatenings of God's Indignation against them? But what? did not Saiah before him, denounce the Judgments of God against the Iewes? Yes verily, but with this difference:
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but Ieremiah, whē neither Isaiahs preaching would moue them, nor the example of their bretheren (whom the Assyrians had caried away captiues, hauing vtterly destroied their kingdom) could work any remorse in their harts, Ieremiah after al this, seeing the Iewes obstinatly giuen ouer to hardnes of hart, he tels them plainly, that he must not now dissemble with them,
but Jeremiah, when neither Isaiah's preaching would move them, nor the Exampl of their brethren (whom the Assyrians had carried away captives, having utterly destroyed their Kingdom) could work any remorse in their hearts, Jeremiah After all this, seeing the Iewes obstinately given over to hardness of heart, he tells them plainly, that he must not now dissemble with them,
but as they were obdurate in their malice, without hope to bee reclaimed, so they must nowe prepare themselues euer to beare the burthen of Gods wrath, without hope to be released.
but as they were obdurate in their malice, without hope to be reclaimed, so they must now prepare themselves ever to bear the burden of God's wrath, without hope to be released.
Seeing then, that the decree was passed, theyr destruction determined, and the sentence irreuocable: Admonitions were vnprofitable, exhortations were vnfruitfull, to pray for them was forbidden:
Seeing then, that the Decree was passed, their destruction determined, and the sentence irrevocable: Admonitions were unprofitable, exhortations were unfruitful, to pray for them was forbidden:
& that so many excellent Preachers, indued with such variety of gifts, haue been sent vnto you from so many places, besides your ordinarie Preachers, whome the Lorde hath placed among you (which though they bee few through your owne fault,
& that so many excellent Preachers, endued with such variety of Gifts, have been sent unto you from so many places, beside your ordinary Preachers, whom the Lord hath placed among you (which though they be few through your own fault,
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insomuch that the Lord hauing laid his heauy hand vpon many places of this Land, to the destruction of many thousands, hath begunne also to stretch it out vppon this Citty,
insomuch that the Lord having laid his heavy hand upon many places of this Land, to the destruction of many thousands, hath begun also to stretch it out upon this city,
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and is like to proceed further, and not yet to make an end, according to that of the Prophet Isaiah 9, 12. The wrath of the Lord is not yet turned away,
and is like to proceed further, and not yet to make an end, according to that of the Prophet Isaiah 9, 12. The wrath of the Lord is not yet turned away,
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This is the cause, that hath mooued me, laying aside all matter both of doctrine and exhortation, to make choyse of this place of Scripture, the better to occasion me to lament & bewaile both the hardnes of your hearts,
This is the cause, that hath moved me, laying aside all matter both of Doctrine and exhortation, to make choice of this place of Scripture, the better to occasion me to lament & bewail both the hardness of your hearts,
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& to passe moderation, that he might not be interrupted in the course of his weeping for want of matrer to ministet suply of tears, he first wisheth that his head were full of water,
& to pass moderation, that he might not be interrupted in the course of his weeping for want of matrer to ministet suply of tears, he First wishes that his head were full of water,
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Seeing therefore, that this sorrowe was extraordinatie, because it did arise of an extraordinary ocasiō, here he sets forth in extraordinary & hyperbolicall formes of speech, rather expressing his desire,
Seeing Therefore, that this sorrow was extraordinatie, Because it did arise of an extraordinary occasion, Here he sets forth in extraordinary & hyperbolical forms of speech, rather expressing his desire,
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But why doth hee wish that his head were full of water, and not rather his heart, seeing the heart is the seate of all the affections? Although the heart is the seate of the affections,
But why does he wish that his head were full of water, and not rather his heart, seeing the heart is the seat of all the affections? Although the heart is the seat of the affections,
This is that which first aprehendeth the cause of griefe & sorrow, and by & by Communicateth the same with the hart, which is presently moued either to embrace or dislike,
This is that which First aprehendeth the cause of grief & sorrow, and by & by Communicateth the same with the heart, which is presently moved either to embrace or dislike,
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By this the prophet in his Prophetical spirit, did foresee that horible and bloody slaughter which should be committed by the hoast of the Chaldaeans in the City of Ierusalem. And this did so deeply afflict and pierce his hart, that he could not containe himselfe,
By this the Prophet in his Prophetical Spirit, did foresee that horrible and bloody slaughter which should be committed by the host of the Chaldaeans in the city of Ierusalem. And this did so deeply afflict and pierce his heart, that he could not contain himself,
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And thus I am come to the second point of the gradation, which is the second thing that the prophet desireth for the better expressing of his great sorrow.
And thus I am come to the second point of the gradation, which is the second thing that the Prophet Desires for the better expressing of his great sorrow.
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And to this end hee wisheth, that his eyes might bee as a Fountaine, or (as it is in the Haebrewe Originall) a vaine of teares, which might be alwayes open & neuer stopped, alwaies running and neuer dry.
And to this end he wishes, that his eyes might be as a Fountain, or (as it is in the Haebrewe Original) a vain of tears, which might be always open & never stopped, always running and never dry.
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and for the better drawing of this water out, he wisheth in the next place, that his eyes might be as spouts or as conduit pipes to powre forth this water.
and for the better drawing of this water out, he wishes in the next place, that his eyes might be as spouts or as conduit pipes to pour forth this water.
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but as though this were no weeping, to expresse further, that all thys comes from the inward sence & sorrow of his hart, he wisheth that hee might weepe,
but as though this were no weeping, to express further, that all this comes from the inward sense & sorrow of his heart, he wishes that he might weep,
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Great was that mourning of the women of Bethelem, when their children were slaine by the cruelty of Herod, whereof our prophet Ieremiah prophecieth Chap, 31. 15. which Testimonies is alledged by rhe Euangelyst S. Mathew, in the second Chapter and the 8. verse, where hee applyeth the same to that slaughter of Herod: who seeing himself deluded by the wise men, caused al the male children of Bethlehem to be slaine, from two yeares olde and vnder, with intent to murther Christ, among the rest In Ramah was a voyce herd, mourning and weeping, & great lamencation:
Great was that mourning of the women of bethlehem, when their children were slain by the cruelty of Herod, whereof our Prophet Jeremiah Prophesieth Chap, 31. 15. which Testimonies is alleged by rhe Evangelist S. Matthew, in the second Chapter and the 8. verse, where he Applieth the same to that slaughter of Herod: who seeing himself deluded by the wise men, caused all the male children of Bethlehem to be slain, from two Years old and under, with intent to murder christ, among the rest In Ramah was a voice heard, mourning and weeping, & great lamencation:
because that was only for the losse of some of their children, but here the prophet bewayleth that miserable and fearefull destruction which shoulde generally come vpon all Iudah and Ierusalem, as well young as olde, wherein there should scarse be any that should scape & not perish, either by famine, sworde,
Because that was only for the loss of Some of their children, but Here the Prophet bewaileth that miserable and fearful destruction which should generally come upon all Iudah and Ierusalem, as well young as old, wherein there should scarce be any that should escape & not perish, either by famine, sword,
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6, 6. Oh worthy practise for a penitent soule to imitate, touching euery sinner that groneth vnder the burden of his sins, to spend the nightes not in sleeping,
6, 6. O worthy practice for a penitent soul to imitate, touching every sinner that groans under the burden of his Sins, to spend the nights not in sleeping,
but in weeping, not in slumbring & drowsynes, but in crying and calling to God for mercy, shedding the tears of true repentance? Worthy also is that to bee remembred, which is recorded of the sinfull woman in the gospell, Luke 7. who wept so aboundantly, that she washed the feete of Christ, with the teares that trickled down from her eies.
but in weeping, not in slumbering & drowsynes, but in crying and calling to God for mercy, shedding the tears of true Repentance? Worthy also is that to be remembered, which is recorded of the sinful woman in the gospel, Lycia 7. who wept so abundantly, that she washed the feet of christ, with the tears that trickled down from her eyes.
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like those wherof Ezechiel speaketh, chap, 47. which comming forth of the temple, were at the first measuring vp to the anckles, at the second measuring vp to the loins,
like those whereof Ezechiel speaks, chap, 47. which coming forth of the temple, were At the First measuring up to the ankles, At the second measuring up to the loins,
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and had preserued him hitherto from the bloudy hands of the Iewes, who had slayne many of the Lordes Prophets, was also able to preserue him from the hands of the Chaldaeans, or to giue him fauour in their eyes, that they might do hym no harme,
and had preserved him hitherto from the bloody hands of the Iewes, who had slain many of the lords prophets, was also able to preserve him from the hands of the Chaldaeans, or to give him favour in their eyes, that they might do him no harm,
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Ier, 39, 11, 12. Seeing then, the Prophet doth weepe for the people, standes it not with good reason, that they should weepe for themselues? when our Sauiour was led to be Crucified, many Women of Ierusalem followed him weeping.
Jeremiah, 39, 11, 12. Seeing then, the Prophet does weep for the people, Stands it not with good reason, that they should weep for themselves? when our Saviour was led to be crucified, many Women of Ierusalem followed him weeping.
But Iesus turned backe and saide vnto them, Daughters of Ierusalem, Weepe not for me, but weepe for your selues, and for your Children, Luke 23. 28. He blames not their affection, but he speakes by way of comparison.
But Iesus turned back and said unto them, Daughters of Ierusalem, Weep not for me, but weep for your selves, and for your Children, Lycia 23. 28. He blames not their affection, but he speaks by Way of comparison.
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such was their impiety against God, their cruelty against his Prophetes, and their impenitency in their sinnes, that the Lord was determined vtterly to roote them out from being a Nation,
such was their impiety against God, their cruelty against his prophets, and their impenitency in their Sins, that the Lord was determined utterly to root them out from being a nation,
And this he performed about forty yeares after, by Titus the sonne of Vespasian, the Romaine Emperor, who brought a final destruction vpon the Iewes. And this was the cause, that when our Sauior was come nere to Ierusalem, and beheld the City, he wept for it, Luke 19. 41,
And this he performed about forty Years After, by Titus the son of Vespasian, the Roman Emperor, who brought a final destruction upon the Iewes. And this was the cause, that when our Saviour was come never to Ierusalem, and beheld the city, he wept for it, Lycia 19. 41,
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Mat. 23, 37. By this complaint it appeareth that though our Sauiour mourned for the Citty of Ierusalem yet the people of Ierusalem had the greatest cause to bewaile theyr owne misery.
Mathew 23, 37. By this complaint it appears that though our Saviour mourned for the city of Ierusalem yet the people of Ierusalem had the greatest cause to bewail their own misery.
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But ought not euery man to bee mooued most, with that which most concerneth himselfe? Why then is our Prophet touched with a more liuely sence of the Iewish calamities,
But ought not every man to be moved most, with that which most concerns himself? Why then is our Prophet touched with a more lively sense of the Jewish calamities,
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and theyr eyes fountaines of teares, that they might Weepe day and night for the destruction that should come vpon themselues? Oh their harts were hardned,
and their eyes fountains of tears, that they might Weep day and night for the destruction that should come upon themselves? O their hearts were hardened,
He had denounced Gods iudgements, but they despised his threatnings. When the false Prophets flattered them with Peace, Peace, to them they harkened.
He had denounced God's Judgments, but they despised his threatenings. When the false prophets flattered them with Peace, Peace, to them they hearkened.
It is saide of our Sauiour Christ, concerning the Iewes, that hee did mourne for the hardnes of their harts, Marke, 3. 5. And heere our Prophet Ieremiah, when nothing would preuayle, he takes himselfe to mourning.
It is said of our Saviour christ, Concerning the Iewes, that he did mourn for the hardness of their hearts, Mark, 3. 5. And Here our Prophet Jeremiah, when nothing would prevail, he Takes himself to mourning.
But what shall the faithfull ministers do? Shal they tel the Drunkards, what the prophet Isaiah saith vnto them? Wo vnto them that rise vppe early to follow drunkennes,
But what shall the faithful Ministers do? Shall they tell the Drunkards, what the Prophet Isaiah Says unto them? Woe unto them that rise up early to follow Drunkenness,
for it shal be pulled frō your mouth? Shall we tell the Adulterers, what our prophet Ieremiah saith of them? 5, 7. Though I fed them to the full, yet they commit Adultery, and assemble themselues by companies into the Harlots houses:
for it shall be pulled from your Mouth? Shall we tell the Adulterers, what our Prophet Jeremiah Says of them? 5, 7. Though I fed them to the full, yet they commit Adultery, and assemble themselves by companies into the Harlots houses:
Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord? Shal not my soule be auenged on such a Nation as this? shal wee say to the common and prophane swearer,
Shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord? Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? shall we say to the Common and profane swearer,
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And ver. 11. A man that vseth much swearing, shall be filled with wickednes, and the plague shall neuer go from his howse? Or that which God himselfe sayeth in the third commaundement, that the Lord wil not hold that person guiltles that taketh his name in vain? Shall wee cry out against deceite in buying and selling, against false weights and measures, against deceitfull and vnprofitable wares:
And ver. 11. A man that uses much swearing, shall be filled with wickedness, and the plague shall never go from his house? Or that which God himself Saith in the third Commandment, that the Lord will not hold that person guiltless that Takes his name in vain? Shall we cry out against deceit in buying and selling, against false weights and measures, against deceitful and unprofitable wares:
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in condemning whereof the Scripture is vehement? Shall wee say to the Vsurer in the name of the Lord, Thou shalt take no vsury of thy Brother, thou shalt seeke no aduantage against him,
in condemning whereof the Scripture is vehement? Shall we say to the Usurer in the name of the Lord, Thou shalt take no Usury of thy Brother, thou shalt seek no advantage against him,
These sinnes haue so bewitchedy our minds, partly with pleasure, and partly with profitte, that they are become like the deafe Adder, that stoppeth her eares,
These Sins have so bewitchedy our minds, partly with pleasure, and partly with profit, that they Are become like the deaf Adder, that stoppeth her ears,
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Seeing then, that all things are brought to this desperate state, the Lorde hath at length begun to waken vp his iudgements, to see if he can Waken you out of your sleepe of sinne.
Seeing then, that all things Are brought to this desperate state, the Lord hath At length begun to waken up his Judgments, to see if he can Waken you out of your sleep of sin.
And first, you that are the Fathers and Gouernors of this Citty, as your sinnes are not the least (for I may not flatter you) so it is your partes to bee the formost in this great humiliation.
And First, you that Are the Father's and Governors of this city, as your Sins Are not the least (for I may not flatter you) so it is your parts to be the foremost in this great humiliation.
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because their Pride, Vanity, Loftie lookes, Gayrish attyre, Wanton gesture, & other vices, haue not beene the least cause to sute this citty with this fearefull pestilence? And if they disdain to mingle their tears vvith mine,
Because their Pride, Vanity, Lofty looks, Gayrish attire, Wanton gesture, & other vices, have not been the least cause to suit this City with this fearful pestilence? And if they disdain to mingle their tears with mine,
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then haue I none to fly vnto, but the little children, that they at least with their crying and weeping, may helpe to increase this dolefull lamentation.
then have I none to fly unto, but the little children, that they At least with their crying and weeping, may help to increase this doleful lamentation.
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if neither Men, Women, nor Children will mourne vvyth mee, yet vvill I vvayle and mourne my selfe alone, and say with the prophet, Oh that my head were full of water,
if neither Men, Women, nor Children will mourn with me, yet will I wail and mourn my self alone, and say with the Prophet, O that my head were full of water,
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And so I come to the second part, which is the obiect of the Prophets mourning, that I might weep (for what?) for the slain of the daughter of my people.
And so I come to the second part, which is the Object of the prophets mourning, that I might weep (for what?) for the slave of the daughter of my people.
And as they had spent a long time in running the race of sinne, so the Lorde at length found out his time to breake off their course, by powring his heauy iudgements vpon them.
And as they had spent a long time in running the raze of sin, so the Lord At length found out his time to break off their course, by Pouring his heavy Judgments upon them.
This was the cause, that our prophet ceaseth to bewaile their sinnes, and insteed thereof, he bewaileth the punishment which their sinnes had produced.
This was the cause, that our Prophet ceases to bewail their Sins, and instead thereof, he bewaileth the punishment which their Sins had produced.
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and slaying, and killing al that come in their Way, their Horsses besprinckled vvith blood, trampling vpon the dead Carkasses, crushing their flesh and their bones vnder their feet,
and slaying, and killing all that come in their Way, their Horses besprinkled with blood, trampling upon the dead Carcases, crushing their Flesh and their bones under their feet,
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But is the slaughter among vs such a slaughter? Beloued, whether our sins may prouoke the Lorde in his vvrath to make such a slaughter of our people, I leaue that to your vpright and due consideraon.
But is the slaughter among us such a slaughter? beloved, whither our Sins may provoke the Lord in his wrath to make such a slaughter of our people, I leave that to your upright and due consideraon.
Our sinnes haue made our eyes to see that verified vvhich the Lord threatneth by the Prophet Moses, Deut, 32, 42. I wil make mine arrowes drunke with the blood,
Our Sins have made our eyes to see that verified which the Lord threatens by the Prophet Moses, Deuteronomy, 32, 42. I will make mine arrows drunk with the blood,
When the Iewes had many yeares taken their full scope to roue and range licentiously in their sinnes, despising the admonitions of Isaiah, Ioel, and the rest of that time:
When the Iewes had many Years taken their full scope to rove and range licentiously in their Sins, despising the admonitions of Isaiah, Joel, and the rest of that time:
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our Prophet Ieremiah comming after them, finding no better entertainement then they had done, in the 4. chap. xii: ver, hee gyues sentence against them, which was too late to bee reuersed.
our Prophet Jeremiah coming After them, finding no better entertainment then they had done, in the 4. chap. xii: for, he gives sentence against them, which was too late to be reversed.
as we may see, Ier, 29, 10, &c. So the Lord hauing vouchsafed vnto vs the preaching of his Gospell with al temporal blessings accompanying the same,
as we may see, Jeremiah, 29, 10, etc. So the Lord having vouchsafed unto us the preaching of his Gospel with all temporal blessings accompanying the same,
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novv that our sinnes haue as much abounded against GOD, as his mercies haue abounded towards vs, insomuch that the Lorde could no longer with-hold his iudgements:
now that our Sins have as much abounded against GOD, as his Mercies have abounded towards us, insomuch that the Lord could no longer withhold his Judgments:
how can we looke that this wrath of the Lord should be so easily remoued, which wee our selues haue prouoked, til first we haue felt his scourge for our former vnthankfulnes? And yet it stands you vpon,
how can we look that this wrath of the Lord should be so Easily removed, which we our selves have provoked, till First we have felt his scourge for our former unthankfulness? And yet it Stands you upon,
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and to that end he hath set his rainebow in the clowdes, as a signe of his Couenant, Gen ▪ 19, 13. The other general iudgment is by the element of fire. 2, Pet. 3, 7. The heauens and earth, which are now, are kept by the same worde in store,
and to that end he hath Set his rainbow in the Clouds, as a Signen of his Covenant, Gen ▪ 19, 13. The other general judgement is by the element of fire. 2, Pet. 3, 7. The heavens and earth, which Are now, Are kept by the same word in store,
and the Element shall melte with heate, and the earth with the workes that are therein shalt be burnt vp, &c. But this iudgement god wil not execute til the end of the world,
and the Element shall melt with heat, and the earth with the works that Are therein shalt be burned up, etc. But this judgement god will not execute till the end of the world,
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but such as are inflicted vpon particular Nations, Kingdomes, Citties, & Townes. And these are either extraordinary and lesse vsual, as fire & Brimstone;
but such as Are inflicted upon particular nations, Kingdoms, Cities, & Towns. And these Are either extraordinary and less usual, as fire & Brimstone;
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Now which of all these iudgementes hath the Lord sent vpon this land? He hath caused warres to cease, he hath not sent a famine amongst vs, he hath in mercy laid vpon vs Dauids choise:
Now which of all these Judgments hath the Lord sent upon this land? He hath caused wars to cease, he hath not sent a famine among us, he hath in mercy laid upon us David choice:
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2 Sam. 24, 14. Seeing then we are in the hands of the Lord, why shuld we think much with the Lords visitation? whose mercy doth euidently appeare in this, that vvhen our Sins had long cried to heauen for vengeance yet the Lord stil forbare to punish & now when our sins would suffer him to forbeare no longer,
2 Sam. 24, 14. Seeing then we Are in the hands of the Lord, why should we think much with the lords Visitation? whose mercy does evidently appear in this, that when our Sins had long cried to heaven for vengeance yet the Lord still forbore to Punish & now when our Sins would suffer him to forbear no longer,
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he hath not left vs without hope, that the same mercy, wherby he was moued to deale thus graciously with vs in allotting vnto vs thys kind of punishment, the same will also moue him not to be too rigorous in the manner and order of inflicting thereof.
he hath not left us without hope, that the same mercy, whereby he was moved to deal thus graciously with us in allotting unto us this kind of punishment, the same will also move him not to be too rigorous in the manner and order of inflicting thereof.
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Shal we take liberty to our selues, to commit what sins it pleaseth vs, and shall we abridge the Lord of his liberty? Shall wee not giue hym leaue to punish our sins with vvhat kinds of punnishments it pleaseth him? Seeing it coulde not stand with the course of Gods Iustice,
Shall we take liberty to our selves, to commit what Sins it Pleases us, and shall we abridge the Lord of his liberty? Shall we not give him leave to Punish our Sins with what Kinds of punishments it Pleases him? Seeing it could not stand with the course of God's justice,
but that same iudgment must needs come vpon this land, how coulde the Lorde send an easier iudgement then this vpon vs? Would it not be more greeuous, to haue their bodies pinched with famine, that for the satisfying of your hunger ye shoulde be forced to eat the flesh of your ovvne children,
but that same judgement must needs come upon this land, how could the Lord send an Easier judgement then this upon us? Would it not be more grievous, to have their bodies pinched with famine, that for the satisfying of your hunger you should be forced to eat the Flesh of your own children,
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What thing could haue hapned more grieuous to Zedekiah King of Iudah, then beeing taken by the hoast of the Chaldaeans, to see his sonnes slayne before his eyes,
What thing could have happened more grievous to Zedekiah King of Iudah, then being taken by the host of the Chaldaeans, to see his Sons slain before his eyes,
and after all that, to be bound in chaynes, & carried captiue to Babel? Ier, 39. Al this might the Lord iustly haue brought vpon vs : and therfore haue not we good cause to admire and magnifie his goodnes, in taking the Chastisement of our sinnes into his owne hands,
and After all that, to be bound in chains, & carried captive to Babel? Jeremiah, 39. All this might the Lord justly have brought upon us: and Therefore have not we good cause to admire and magnify his Goodness, in taking the Chastisement of our Sins into his own hands,
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Oh, what great discomfort is this to the visited persons, and what increase of feare to those that be well? And heete you may consider the state of those that be infected:
O, what great discomfort is this to the visited Persons, and what increase of Fear to those that be well? And heat you may Consider the state of those that be infected:
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And after when it hath by little and litle ouercome nature, being not longer able to withstand the force thereof, it doeth as a Captaine, who having won a City, forth with he spreads his Banners,
And After when it hath by little and little overcome nature, being not longer able to withstand the force thereof, it doth as a Captain, who having wone a city, forth with he spreads his Banners,
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And when they are dead, hovve shal yee bee buried? Which of your neighbors vvil accompany your corpes to the graue? And thus, by the iust iudgement of GOD, those that haue sinned wilfully, are buried shamefully.
And when they Are dead, how shall ye be buried? Which of your neighbours will accompany your corpses to the graven? And thus, by the just judgement of GOD, those that have sinned wilfully, Are buried shamefully.
When you were before admonished of these Iudgments in the name of the Lord, you thoght it came but from men, speaking out of the heate of their owne affections,
When you were before admonished of these Judgments in the name of the Lord, you Thought it Come but from men, speaking out of the heat of their own affections,
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but now the Lord hath ratified and confirmed by his owne hande from heauen, that the threatninges denounced by hys faithful Ministers against the impenitent, are not of man but of God.
but now the Lord hath ratified and confirmed by his own hand from heaven, that the threatenings denounced by his faithful Ministers against the impenitent, Are not of man but of God.
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if the thinge followe not, nor come to passe, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, &c. Deut, 18, 22. But when the word of the Prophet shall come to passe (sayth Ieremy) then shall the Prophet be known that the Lord hath sent him.
if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, etc. Deuteronomy, 18, 22. But when the word of the Prophet shall come to pass (say Ieremy) then shall the Prophet be known that the Lord hath sent him.
Ier, 28, 9. That some fearefull Iudgement was like to fall vpon the lād, euery man mighr see, that had but a hart to consider the ordinary proceedinges of Gods former Iudgements,
Jeremiah, 28, 9. That Some fearful Judgement was like to fallen upon the land, every man mighr see, that had but a heart to Consider the ordinary proceedings of God's former Judgments,
Now is the time for you that bee rich, to make you frends with the vnrighteous Mammon: forsake not your poore neighboures, flee not from them in their greatest distresse.
Now is the time for you that be rich, to make you Friends with the unrighteous Mammon: forsake not your poor neighbours, flee not from them in their greatest distress.
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Your Christian Charity, to releeue the disstressed, your prouident care to prevent daunger, your Godly wisedom to ser downe good orders, your paines and industry to see the same obserued,
Your Christian Charity, to relieve the distressed, your provident care to prevent danger, your Godly Wisdom to ser down good order, your pains and industry to see the same observed,
But what need, haue I to admonish you, whose wisedome and godly care doth evidently shew it selfe this distressed time? I will onely say this and so conclude.
But what need, have I to admonish you, whose Wisdom and godly care does evidently show it self this distressed time? I will only say this and so conclude.
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yet will I not cease to weepe for you. (▪) Ephesians 3, 20. 21 Vnto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, aboue all that we aske or thinke, according to the power that worketh in vs, be praise in the church by Christ Iesus, throughout all generations for euer, Amen.
yet will I not cease to weep for you. (▪) Ephesians 3, 20. 21 Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, be praise in the Church by christ Iesus, throughout all generations for ever, Amen.
